I have been in a number of jails and prisons as a health care consultant and, although the various environments may look similar, they can feel very different – even among prisons within the same system. Some settings seem to bristle with tension while others seem almost like working in a family ... Read More about Take Three Minutes to Learn About Organizational Culture
The Correctional Nurse
How to Limit Drug Diversion in Your Facility
Guest post by Sherley Alaba: As a correctional nurse, you’ll likely experience times where prisoners seek specific medications for their own uses. Many prescription drugs are of great value in the prison economy. Also, plenty in the incarcerated population have issues with substance abuse. When ... Read More about How to Limit Drug Diversion in Your Facility
New Code of Ethics for Nurses: Conflict of Interest for Correctional Nurses
Jan is the only nurse working in a medium security rural prison. The warden runs a tight ship and is especially concerned with contraband. The prison system Medical Director agrees and is very careful with the types of medication prescribed to inmates, especially psychotropics. When inmates are ... Read More about New Code of Ethics for Nurses: Conflict of Interest for Correctional Nurses
SANE Nursing in a Prison System (Podcast Episode 137)
Masonda Wheatly, RN, CCHP, is the SANE Nurse Coordinator for Corizon Health in its Missouri Regional Office, serving the Missouri Department of Corrections (MODOC). She is also the CQI Coordinator and Clinical Educator for the Region. In this episode, Masonda joins Lorry to talk about implementing a ... Read More about SANE Nursing in a Prison System (Podcast Episode 137)
Book Review: Humane Health Care for Prisoners
It is always good news to hear of a new book available in our specialty. That is why I am delighted to tell you about Humane Health Care for Prisoner: Ethical and Legal Challenges by Ken Faiver. Ken is uniquely qualified to write this book as he has extensive background as a religious leader, civil ... Read More about Book Review: Humane Health Care for Prisoners