Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. Celebrates Perfect DOC Inspection Score at Mille Lacs County Jail
(Milaca, Minnesota) – Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH), the leading contract management company for health care services in correctional facilities, is thrilled to announce the flawless results of a recent annual inspection conducted by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MDOC) at Mille Lacs County Jail. The facility achieved a historic milestone of achieving 100% compliance with zero medical deficiencies, an accomplishment rarely seen in jail inspections.
The annual inspection conducted by the MDOC is a rigorous review that ensures the conditions of a correctional facility’s confinement, security, and treatment of detainees meet basic safety, health, and constitutional standards while safeguarding the public. ACH is honored to be a part of this achievement, ensuring high-quality healthcare services that meet and exceed inspection standards.
“The perfect inspection score at Mille Lacs County Jail showcases our commitment to exceptional correctional healthcare,” said Jessica Young, President & CEO of ACH. “Our team’s dedication to high-quality, compassionate care ensures we exceed expectations and positively impact lives.”
The jail, which houses up to 120 detainees, partners with ACH for its medical services and with Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc. (FBH) for mental health support.
ACH is committed to supporting Mille Lacs County Jail and all its partner facilities in solving problems and saving lives. The company has received two Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics and has recently earned its tenth consecutive year of Great Place to Work certification. ACH was also honored at Music City's Community Choice Awards for having the Best Employee Recognition Program and was most recently named “Best Hospital & Health Care Business of the Year” in the Global 100 Awards.
About Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.
Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is the nation’s largest jail contract management company, managing contracts for health care teams and customized programs in a variety of correctional settings, including county jails, juvenile detention centers, mental health units, work release centers, and drug rehabilitation centers across 17 states. In 2024, ACH saved over $15.5 million in taxpayer dollars through bill scrubbing. From 2019 to 2024, over 105% of contracted nursing hours were met nationwide, and more than 116 patient lives were saved. Learn more at advancedch.com.
About Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc. (FBH)
Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc. takes pride in setting the standard for high-quality behavioral health care for the individual and facility, as well as the professionals that work with acute populations. Clinical services are available in correctional behavioral health, discharge planning/diversion, recidivism reduction, PREA victim advocacy, and comprehensive addiction recovery. Expert Services include forensic evaluation, expert witness testimony, suicide preventative architectural consultation, and accreditation and standards compliance auditing. FBH as an industry leader provides fit for duty evaluations, occupational healthcare, and professional training. Learn more at freedom-bh.com.
