Inside Alcatraz Hospital & Pharmacy

Bars and bandages coexisted. The hospital balanced care with custody — a clinic wrapped in security logic.

Layout & Flow

The hospital wing sits adjacent to Cellhouse circulation but remains tightly controlled: caged vestibules, view windows, and keyed pass‑throughs define movement.

Triage Flow (Typical)

Every handoff meant a key, a count, a log. Clinical steps braided with custody steps.

What To Look For

• Observation windows aimed for line‑of‑sight, not comfort.
• Cots and cabinets modified for tamper resistance.
• Ward cells with doors, not curtains — privacy yielded to security.

Pharmacy & Protocols

• Inventory and dispensing logs were audited.
• Sharps in double‑locked storage.
• Deliveries under officer escort.

Conditions & Cases

• Routine illnesses, injuries from work/yard.
• Mental health evaluations under limited privacy.
• Long‑term care rare; transfers when required.

Visitor Tips

• Find caged entries and trace the movement path.
• Spot where observation trumps comfort.
• Compare ward details to general population cells.