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OFFICE OF TI-~ ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF LINDY PENDERGRASS, SHERIFF 4oaaxP .r ~ r+ P.O. Box 8181 - ~~ 102 East Margaret Lane ~t ~ Hillsborough, NC 27278 919 -644-3050-245-2900 ~D^ry L~axo~`«~ N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Service Regulations Jail and Detention Section 2710 Mail Service Raleigh, NC 27699-2710 Dear Mr. Harkins, We have received our inspection report conducted by Inspector Chris Wood on July 21, 2010. We reviewed the report and recommendations. All recommendations requiring a response for you are being addressed at this time; 1. Emergency exit for female inmates; We have addressed the lock mechanism (key tumbler) having been tampered with by inmates placing paper in the key slot. Our correction action; each day the staff will check the lock twice daily morning and evening to insure the key slot is clear. 2. Ceilings in the annex being cleaned to reduce dust build u~;, We have addressed cleaning of the ceilings in the annex; Our corrective action; Public works has been notified and are in the process of cleaning the ceilings. 3. Cleaning of the hood system in the kitchen; We have addressed cleaning of the kitchen hood; Our corrective action; Our 6 month scheduled cleaning of the hood was conducted on August 14, 20.10. 4. Cleaning of the vent system throu out the jail; We clean the addressed cleaning of the vent system in the jail; Our corrective action; Public works has been notified and are seeking a contractor to clean the system.. 5. Overcrowding on day of inspection; We have addressed the overcrowding found on the date of inspection; Our corrective action; Our Boards of Commissioners is aware of the situation and have appropriated capital funds to add bed Space in our jail. A study is being conducted by the Consulting Group assigned by the Commissioners. We are awaiting their recommendations. 6. Hot water for inmates; We have addressed meeting adequate hot water in all cellblocks; Our corrective action: Public works has checked each cell to insure all have adequate hot water. 18 7. Cleaning of shower facilities; We have addressed meeting adequate hot water in all cellblocks; Our corrective action: Public works has checked each cell to insure all have adequate hot water.