to assist with this would be to extend the IHMS contracted service requirements to encompass a reasonable transition period following release, as well as mandating the formulation of a management plan for each individual to guide the provision of health care immediately following release, and a post-release clinical handover meeting. RECOMMENDATION 24: The contracted health services provided by IHMS should be extended to encompass a reasonable transition period following a detainee being released from closed immigration detention into the Australian community. At a minimum, this should mandate the development of a written transition management plan for each individual to guide the provision of health care immediately following release, and a post-release clinical handover meeting. The Use of Hotels as Alternative Places of Detention (APODs) • 2023 • 57