June 1, 2018
Some inmates sent to Johnson Co. Health Dept. for vaccine
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Based on information provided to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center from Paul B Hall Medical Center there has been a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the facility, administrator F.D. “Pete” Fitzpatrick said today in a press release.
At around 8 p.m. on May 25th, 2018 an inmate who was exhibiting signs and symptoms of jaundice was examined by the nurse who after consultation by the facility’s physician, ordered the inmate’s transfer to the local hospital ER. The inmate was transported to Paul B Hall and later released back to the jail the same evening.
On May 29th the jail was notified by the infection control that the inmate had tested positive for Hepatitis A. Following protocol established by the jail’s medical contract provider, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, INC. Of Peoria, Illinois, the inmate was put on medical observation/isolation and has received treatment for his symptoms.
Four other inmates that had been in contact with the infected inmate in question were transferred to the Johnson Co. Health Dept. for vaccinations as a preventative measure.
BSRDC along with its contracted medical provider will continue to monitor the jail population for further signs and symptoms of Hepatitis A and will continue to update the public of any future developments by way of press release.
