In IGSA facilities, who is responsible for the medical treatment of detainees?

In IGSA (Intergovernmental Service Agreement) facilities, the responsibility for the medical treatment of detainees primarily lies with local medical staff. These facilities are typically operated by local or state governments that have agreements with ICE to hold detainees. As such, the local medical staff are employed by these facilities and are tasked with providing immediate healthcare services to those in detention.

Local medical staff are essential in ensuring that detainees receive necessary medical care, including routine check-ups and urgent medical needs, as well as maintaining overall health standards within the facility. This setup often aligns with policies that require facilities to have appropriate medical resources readily available to address the health needs of detainees.

Other options, while relevant in broader contexts or specific circumstances, do not fit the primary responsibility structure in IGSA facilities. For instance, ICE Health Services Corp. primarily oversees medical services in ICE's own detention facilities rather than those run under IGSA agreements. Volunteers, though they may assist in some capacities, do not typically take on the role of primary healthcare providers. Federal healthcare providers may be involved in certain medical situations or emergencies, but their direct responsibility is not established within the typical operational framework of IGSA facilities.