Riverside is the first California county to be released from this oversight, upholding an agreement between the county and a U.S. District Federal Court judge.
The requirements include intake screenings by registered nurses, access to confidential healthcare request forms, referrals for follow-up appointments, dedicated patient treatment areas, supply of prescription medications, use of an electronic health records system, and integrated housing for those with assistive devices, according to the report.
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