What that officer was referring to was the Feds taking over the health care of Arizona prisoners. We feel Judge Silver will have no choice but to do this, as reluctant as she is to do so.
You have read the many stories on this site about the horrendous neglect of our women inmates regarding their health care. As Editor, I sifted through the recent stories, and have noticed a significant uptick in catastrophic health endings for prisoners. In other words, if they’re not dead they’re dying, and the ones who manage to survive have had their lifespan reduced.
Neglect, neglect, neglect. The diabetics especially have had severe issues with their feet. If not monitored correctly, diabetics can get sores on their feet which can lead to amputation. Is Naphcare trying to save money by not sending patients to lifesaving surgeries because they know they’re about to lose their contract? It’s a question that needs investigation…. and quickly.