Grievances are a standard mechanism for patients in a correctional facility to request changes and express discontent with a variety of conditions of confinement such as housing, officer treatment, and inadequate healthcare. Although many in correctional health care see the grievance process as a tedious necessity, medical grievances can be a rich source of information for uncovering system flaws. This…
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Correctional Nursing Practice Update: The Basics of Caring for Incarcerated Persons
Providing health care to incarcerated patients is different than other types of nursing practice; yet nursing principles remain the same. Nurses entering the world of correctional practice can have apprehensions and misconceptions about the patient population and expectations of their practice. Here is an overview of the similarities and differences of correctional nursing practice as compared to a traditional practice…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nursing Interventions for the Patient with Nausea and Vomiting
[**These are nursing interventions researched and chosen based upon current best practices. If your facility has Nursing Guidelines/Protocols approved by your Medical Director for nausea and vomiting that differ, then It is important to follow your facility’s guidelines/protocols.] Initial care for the patient complaining of nausea/ vomiting: Obtain Vital signs, including orthostatic measures as indicated by patient complaint and condition. Monitor for signs of fluid loss. Contact…
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