Answer to Question 1
The provision of health services in jails is the responsibility of the sheriff. Some jurisdictions require screening (upon intake) for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and venereal diseases, but all jails perform medical examinations after booking procedures have been completed. Some courts have required the screening of intoxicated persons and continuous monitoring throughout the detoxification period. This is an essential precaution, because intoxication often masks symptoms of fractures, diabetes, and illnesses that could be mistaken for drunkenness.
Answer to Question 2
The three primary purposes for jails are (1) to detain those awaiting trial after arrest; (2) to hold those being transferred to a state or federal prison or mental facility; and (3) to incarcerate those serving a sentence of less than a year for a minor crime (misdemeanor).
Adults in late adulthood may need to adapt to a new environment as they age and their health status
Example of Health Care Services
Common Health Problems in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Examples of indirect care
Radioactive protection services record book and two badge-style dosimeters.
Psychosocial health