Juvenile Detention Services
Medical Services for Residents
If the resident to be detained takes prescribed medication, please be sure to bring the prescribed medication at the time of intake. The medication must be in a pharmacy-dispensed bottle with instructions for administration on the bottle or written from the doctor. Many factors are involved with allowing the youth to take the medication immediately. Medications need to be verified and discrepancies in number or type of pills need to be researched. The following information should be on the prescription bottle:
- Name and Address of pharmacy
- Date of prescription or refill
- Number of pills prescribed
- Name of physician
- Name of patient
- Medication name
- Dosage
- Direction for use-including precautions if any
There is a nurse on site periodically throughout the week to meet basic needs of residents. Referrals for out of the facility services are made as necessary. The Bay County Juvenile Home does not transport residents outside of the facility for routine or non-urgent medical needs.
Immunizations
It is required by the State of Michigan through licensing that residents of this facility receive immunizations within 30 days of intake. See Rule regarding immunizations here. The Bay County Health Department provides an immunization clinic for residents the first Thursday of each month at no additional cost. The Bay County Health Department records all immunizations on MCIR (Michigan Care Improvement Registry). Please see this site for vaccination information statements.
Dental Services
It is required by State of Michigan licensing that a dental examination within 12 months prior to admission shall be documented or there shall be an examination not later than 90 calendar days following admission. If the dental examination identifies a need for dental treatment, there must be a plan for securing needed treatment within a reasonable amount of time, based on the extent of the dental needs identified. See Rule regarding dental examinations here. The Bay County Juvenile Home secures services with a licensed dentist.
School Program
The school program is an on site, fully accredited educational program staffed by the Bay Arenac Intermediate School District (BAISD). Classes include core academics following the Michigan curriculum guidelines, physical education, and academic work geared to each youths specific learning needs. Arrangements can be made for the youth to complete schoolwork from their regularly attended school while lodged at this facility.
Resident Meals
The Bay County Juvenile Home participates in the National School Lunch Program, which ensures the nutritional quality of meals served meet minimum requirements. Residents receive three (3) meals and a snack each day. The facility never withholds food as a form of punishment or to induce a particular type of behavior.