In an earlier post, I discussed the importance of quickly developing a trust relationship with inmates. We are often given only a short time to get to the bottom of a health issue. Respect, honesty, listening, and follow-through go a long way toward overcoming the inherent distrust our patients have ... Read More about Building a Trust Relationship with Inmates: Booby Traps
The Correctional Nurse
How to Tactically Speak with Inmates (Podcast Episode 134)
Jim Martin, MPSA, CCHP, Accreditation Specialist with the National Commission Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), joins Lorry to talk about communication with incarcerated patients. He presented a session on Strategic Bedside Manner: How to Tactically Speak with Inmates at the NCCHC Spring Conference ... Read More about How to Tactically Speak with Inmates (Podcast Episode 134)
Drugs and Bugs: Principles of Antibiotic Use in Corrections
Stephen Ford, BS, PharmD, BCGP, is a Clinical Pharmacist with Diamond Pharmacy in Indiana, PA. This post is based on his session “Bug and Drug: Principles of Antibiotic Use” taking place at the 2017 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care in Atlanta, April 29-May 2. Learn more about the ... Read More about Drugs and Bugs: Principles of Antibiotic Use in Corrections
Staff Misconduct and PREA: How Power Affects Employee Behavior (Podcast Episode 133)
Elmer Dickens, JD, General Counsel for the Washington County Oregon Sheriff’s office and the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association joins Lorry to discuss the effect of power on staff-patient relationships in corrections. He presentied a session on Staff Misconduct and PREA: How Power Affects Employee ... Read More about Staff Misconduct and PREA: How Power Affects Employee Behavior (Podcast Episode 133)
Take Three Minutes to Learn a New Way to Communicate
Unfortunately, many nurses working in our settings deal with incivility, disrespect, or even open hostility on a regular basis. The fragmented nature of correctional healthcare and the need to collaborate and negotiate care among a number of diverse disciplines contribute to communication ... Read More about Take Three Minutes to Learn a New Way to Communicate