Russell County Jail Health Care Team Fully Staffed
(Russell, Kansas) – As of March 2026, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is proud to announce that the Russell County Jail in Illinois is fully staffed with correctional health professionals.
Russell County Jail partners with ACH to manage health care contracts, reflecting a shared commitment to efficient, high-quality correctional health services. The facility also utilizes ACH’s bill scrubbing services, through which medical bills are carefully reviewed to eliminate errors and ensure appropriate repricing, saving ACH clients more than $16.8 million in 2025 alone.
ACH leadership stated, “We’re proud of the team serving the Russell County Jail and the strong partnership we’ve built with county leadership. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support the county and its commitment to doing the right thing for those in their care.”
Strategic partners include:
Spark Training, LLC., known for its data-driven approach, delivers measurable outcomes for correctional facilities nationwide. Its online training modules report 80% user satisfaction and a 34% improvement in learner comprehension. Facilities implementing Spark’s medication administration course have experienced a 36% reduction in medication errors, while jails utilizing Spark’s naloxone training have reported a 42% decrease in overdose incidents. Through a combination of dynamic online courses and immersive in-person summits, Spark equips correctional professionals with practical skills, blending real-world scenarios with interactive technology to strengthen communication, conflict resolution, and clinical decision-making.
Advanced Inmate Medical Management, LLC (AIMM)’s electronic medical records program, DetainEMR, was designed and developed by doctors and nurses specifically for the correctional healthcare community. Fully HL7 and HIPAA compliant, DetainEMR supports seamless, secure data exchange across systems, enhances communication, improves access to medical records, strengthens patient data security, helps medical teams work more efficiently, and supports high standards of care.
Fully staffing the Russell County Jail health care team reflects the strength of the partnership between county leadership and ACH. A fully staffed team allows medical professionals to focus on proactive care, timely responses, and maintaining smooth daily operations. With skilled professionals on board and support from trusted training and operational partners, the facility is equipped to provide consistent, high-quality care while enhancing the efficiency and stability of facility operations.
About Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.
Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is a family-owned, values-led, contract management company that offers ethical, comprehensive services tailored to populations nationwide. ACH has been awarded two Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics, honored at Music City's Community Choice Awards for having the Best Employee Recognition Program, and named “Best Hospital & Health Care Business of the Year” in the Global 100 Awards for 2025 and 2026. In 2025, ACH was also certified as a Great Place to Work for the 10th consecutive year. In 2025, ACH saved over $16.8 million in taxpayer dollars through bill scrubbing. From 2020 to 2025, over 102% of contracted nursing hours were met nationwide, and more than 131 patient lives were saved. Learn more at advancedch.com.
