Inmates Are Humans First: A Call for Urgent Medical Care at the Washoe County Jail
Inmates Are Humans First: A Call for Urgent Medical Care at the Washoe County Jail A person does not stop being human when they enter a jail. They still feel pain. They still get sick. And they still need medical care when their condition is getting worse. I am deeply concerned about a person held at the Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno who, according to the information shared with me, has a MRSA infection, vomits throughout the day, and has lost a substantial amount of weight. I have also been told that doctors have recommended hospital care and intravenous antibiotics. I am asking the facility to act urgently on those concerns and to explain what care is being provided. MRSA is an infection that can resist several antibiotics. The CDC warns that an untreated MRSA infection can lead to sepsis or death. It can also spread through contact with infected wounds or contaminated items. In a jail, timely treatment and infection prevention protect the sick person, other people i...
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