The Harvard study revealed that counties pursuing accreditation from the NCCHC saw a remarkable 93% decrease in their monthly death rates, saving about 15 lives annually.
Crystal Yang highlighted that accredited jails tend to improve staff education on treatment referrals, ensuring that processes for managing inmate patients meet necessary standards.
Accredited facilities demonstrated improved service delivery without increasing resources, according to co-author Marcella Alsan, who emphasized their ability to utilize existing resources more effectively.
While the study didn't show increased frequency in inmate doctor visits, it did indicate that accredited facilities provided certain healthcare services more timely and efficiently.
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