A 63-year-old man is screened in booking. The intake nurse takes his blood pressure and finds it high at 180/98. He tells her he is on blood pressure medication and provides the name of his pharmacy. Verification identifies that his last prescription was for 40mg of Lisinopril daily. Since he stated ... Read More about Avoiding Unintended Medication Effects
The Correctional Nurse
Correctional Nurses: Beware of Gifts and Favors
In my early nursing career, I worked in several hospitals and sometimes received gifts of appreciation from patients. Maybe you have, too. We usually shared our candy and cookies with all the staff at the nurses’ station. Providing care and treatment to patients is a nurse’s work and we don’t expect ... Read More about Correctional Nurses: Beware of Gifts and Favors
Medication Diversion in Jails and Prisons (Podcast Episode 136)
Jeffery Keller, MD, FACCP, CCHP-P, joins Lorry to talk about medication diversion in correctional facilities. Dr. Keller is Chief Medical Officer of Centurion as well as the Medical Director of Badger Medical, which provides medical services to several jails and juvenile facilities in ... Read More about Medication Diversion in Jails and Prisons (Podcast Episode 136)
A Patient Safety Model for Correctional Practice
Patient safety is a growing field within traditional health care and an increasing emphasis in the correctional setting. A model for understanding and applying patient safety principles can help speed implementation of a patient safety program. A four-component model for correctional health care ... Read More about A Patient Safety Model for Correctional Practice
Managing Alcohol Withdrawal
Andrea Moldstad, DNP, is a Nurse Practitioner with Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato, MN and Renee Dahring, NP, CCHP, provides services at Ramsey County Adult Detention Center, St. Paul, MN. This post is based on their session “Alcohol Withdrawal Management Protocols and Staff Education” taking ... Read More about Managing Alcohol Withdrawal