Women who breast feed their infants receive an enhanced food package that includes tuna fish and carrots. The Public Health Nursing Services has a biweekly sick call and medication set up for the jail inmates upon the utilization of the new jail facility. The Nursing Service prepared standing medical orders and policies to cover the Nursing Service and jailers for most anticipated health situations. These continue to be reviewed annually and approved by the Nursing Service Medical Advisor. The Nursing Service provides skilled nursing care to some of the Department clients who have mental health concerns.
Services provided include clients coming to the office for injections.
Occasional home visits have been necessary. The Public Health Nursing Services include health education, health supervision, and communicable disease investigation.