Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Franklin Medical Center

Institutional Information

Date Opened	1993
Total Acreage	8
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	382
Total Staff	600
FY 13 GRF Budget	$45,011,968
(subject to monthly review and adjustment)
Population as of 05/13	418
Black Inmates	151
White Inmates	263
Other Inmates	4
Escapes/Walkways 2012	0
Security Levels	1    -   2    -   3    -   4A  -  4B  - Death Row -	346  53  13  0  4  2

Visiting -

FMC Zone A and B will be going to reservations (only) for visiting on June 3, 2012.  The following is the information needed to schedule visits:

·        By Phone: 614-445-5960 and following the prompts.  For visiting press #5

·         By Email: DRC.VisitationFMC@odrc.state.oh.us

·         By Mail:  P.O. Box 23658
1900 Harmon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43223 

Zone A

• Seven days a week
• Monday - Population Male and Female (visitors must be on inmate's approved visiting list as established at the parent institution)
  • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Short term patients
  • 3 South Visiting Room
• Tuesday and Wednesday - Male and Female Patients
  • Bedside visits
  • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Thursday - Females
  • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday - Males on 2N (long term) and Death Row
  • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday - Females
  • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sunday - Males on 2N (long term) and Death Row
  • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Ohio State University (OSU) Hospital – Visiting by reservation only. Security Level 1, 2, and 3, seven days a week, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 2 hour duration. Inmate must have been in residence for at least 3 days. Security Level 4 and above: Visiting permitted only for inmates admitted to an Intensive Care Unit.
• Intensive Care Units (MICU, SICU) and Coronary Care Unit – Hours include: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Three day waiting period waived.
• Visiting hours are subject to change without notice. Please call the institution to verify visiting hours before planning a visit.

 Zone B

• Mondays, Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• 8:30 am – 11:30 am (Morning Session)
• 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm Afternoon Session
• Weekdays:  Visitors must be processed in no later than 10:00 am for the morning sessions and no later than 2:00 pm for the afternoon session.
• Weekends: Visitors must be processed in no later than 10:00 am for the morning sessions and no later than 2:00 pm for the afternoon session.  

For general visiting information or to download a visitor application, go to our visiting page.

Phone Calls

• Information on inmate telephone service and access is located at Offender Phone Services. 

Inmate Funds

A kiosk is available in the front entry building of the institution (Zone A).  Approved visitors may deposit funds into an offender trust account or PIN Debit phone account using the kiosks.  For additional information on inmate funds or other deposit options please visit http://www.drc.ohio.gov/web/inmate_funds.htm. 

 

Correspondence

• Information on written correspondence may be found at Offender Mail and Packages.

Volunteers in Prison

The Franklin Medical Center is committed to recruiting dedicated and resourceful volunteers to assist in reentry efforts by providing services to offenders.  For additional information on these opportunities or the application process, please contact Victoria Hubbard at 614-445-5960, ext. 2019 or via email at Victoria.Hubbard@odrc.state.oh.us 

Unique Programs

• Three Medical Units provide inpatient medical services to inmate-patients in need of intensive skilled medical and nursing care. Two units house patients with short-term needs. The third unit provides specialized care for those patients with significant long-term medical needs and/or with significant physical disabilities.
• The CARE (Creating A Responsive Environment for the Terminally Ill) program provides palliative and holistic end-of-life care for inmates suffering from advanced terminal illness. A multidisciplinary team addresses the medical, mental health, spiritual and daily assistance needs of each inmate-patient. The involvement of family members and Stephen Ministry community volunteers and inmate companions also support the program's goal of providing the inmate the opportunity to die with dignity.
• The Family Reunification Program encompasses special events designed to strengthen family bonds. These include annual Father/Child Father's Day, Teen Event, Birthday and Holiday celebrations, Mother's Day programs and Family Worship opportunities that bring families together for days of talking, sharing and fun activities.

Inmate Programs