Arizona Department of Corrections – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

Movin’ on Up

By Will Humble|2012-06-22T12:52:50-07:00June 22nd, 2012|General|

Our Forensic Hospital transition team successfully transferred our forensic patients to the new facility this week. In all, 100 patients in 6 different units were moved into the new forensic hospital this week. Things were smooth because of careful planning and solid execution by nursing, IT, Operations, Campus Support & Safety, Rehab Services, Social Services, Psychology Services, Crothall Housekeeping and Facilities, [...]

ACPTC Security Enhancements

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:52:11-07:00August 12th, 2010|General|

Last October a person that was awaiting a civil commitment hearing escaped from our Arizona Community Protection and Treatment Center ACPTC, which provides for the civil commitment of people who have a mental disorder that predisposes them to commit sexual acts that pose a danger to the health and safety of others. Fortunately the person that [...]