Kaufman County renews jail inmate health contract, adds an LVN position

Kaufman County Commissioners Court approved a second amendment to the annual jail inmate health services contract with Turnkey Health Clinics LLC, doing business as TK Health. The sheriff told the court the contractor "is doing a good job" and that the amendment adds another licensed vocational nurse (LVN) position approved in the budget; he asked for permission to sign the amendment with an effective date of Oct. 1.

"I just gotta get permission to sign it with a new amendment to take effect October 1 for, another LVN position," the Sheriff said while explaining the staffing change. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the amendment by voice vote. The sheriff indicated the contractor has been satisfactory and that the county will not need to rebid immediately, suggesting the current contract will remain in place for another couple of years before relisting.