Table 1 Characteristics of jails included in sample (N = 11), reporting for year 2019
Characteristics of jail population, 2019 | Mean | Range |
|---|---|---|
Number of yearly non-unique admissions | 5982 | 1610 –11,067 |
Number of yearly non-unique releases | 5519 | 1594–8914 |
Number detained on single day September 30, 2019 | 640 | 194–2463 |
Percent of detained with OUD on September 30, 2019 (N = 8) | 23 | 8–49 |
Characteristics of jail medical records and re-entry services | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Have electronic medical record system | 8 | 73 |
Re-entry services offered for individuals with OUD | ||
 Have dedicated discharge staff | 10 | 91 |
 Provide naloxone at release | 4 | 36 |
 Make medical appointments in community at discharge | 8 | 73 |
 Help reactivate Medicaid at release | 7 | 64 |
 Have different protocols for individuals staying 48 h or less | 4 | 36 |