Heroic Intervention Award Presented: Chippewa County, Wisconsin

(Chippewa Falls) — In December 2023, the Chippewa County Jail staff were presented with a patient who was in need of immediate medical attention. While we cannot provide more details due to federal patient privacy and confidentiality laws, we can tell you that this team did not freeze.

Utilizing their training and professionalism, Sergeant Paulla Perry worked together to save the patient’s life without administering Narcan or CPR. The actions taken helped to prevent a tragic outcome.

This team saved the patient’s life. 

Saving a life is a team effort. To celebrate their actions and recognize all individuals involved, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) presented the Heroic Intervention Award, an award created to honor jail staff who are involved in a lifesaving situation, to Sergeant Paulla Perry. This individual performed an exceptional act under emergency conditions, and the action rendered directly resulted in sustaining a human life.  

 Thank you to this lifesaving team for your commitment to patient health and safety. ACH appreciates you! 

 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 22 states. ACH has a reputation for putting patients over profits and doing the right thing. In 2023, more than 61 patient lives were saved. To date in 2024, more than 21 patient lives have been saved. Learn more at advancedch.com.