WCSO 2021 Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 26
PURSUIT OF
EXCELLENCE
As an integral part of the Washington County public
safety system, we recognize our profound responsibility to the diverse communities we are honored to
serve. We continually evaluate policies and training,
implement changes in law, while considering best practices, and community experience and expectations. To
maintain high standards, we diligently pursue community partnerships and accreditation by national and
Oregon-based organizations known for establishing
rigorous standards and introducing valuable outside
perspectives to law enforcement agencies. These accreditations are not merely achievement certificates to
hang on the wall. They remind us and inform us of our
continuing commitment to be accountable to the highest standards of service for all members of our Washington County community.
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Jail Health Care
National Commission on Corrections Health
Care (NCCHC) is a private, independent assessor
of correctional health care. NCCHC provides two
accreditations: one to the correctional facility to provide
a measurable, standard-based system of care, and the
other to the individual medical professional to confirm
adherence to industry best practices and standards. At
the Washington County Jail, accreditations ensure more
efficient operations, reduce the risk of adverse events
related to adults’ care in custody, improve health status
for adults in custody, and reduce health risks for the
community upon release.
