Fresno County Jail earns distinguished honor for health care standards

FRESNO CO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno County Jail has earned Full Accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), recognizing its medical, dental, and mental health services.

County officials say the accreditation, awarded July 24, places the jail among the 12% of correctional facilities nationwide to achieve the distinction.

The NCCHC accreditation process includes an independent review of health care operations to ensure facilities meet national standards for clinical care, patient safety, health administration, and quality improvement.

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This accomplishment highlights the dedication of our health services staff, leadership team, and collaborating partners. It reinforces our ongoing commitment to delivering care that is timely, respectful and guided by professional integrity. Most importantly, it reflects the high level of service we strive to provide every day protecting public health and supporting the humane treatment of those in our facilities.We are honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to maintaining these standards in the years ahead.

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