Guest Robert Greifinger, MD, a correctional health care consultant and co-editor of the International Journal of Prison Health talks about the dangers of cynicism in correctional health care practice. Dr. Greifinger is editor of the book Public Health Behind Bars: From Prisons to Communities, ... Read More about The Acid Bath of Cynicism (Podcast Episode 98)
The Correctional Nurse
Should Correctional Nurses be Compassionate?
A while back a blog reader emailed me to thank me for providing visibility for our specialty and to take issue with my blog byline: Inspiring Compassionate Professional Nursing in the Criminal Justice System. Seems that the word ‘compassion’ was not sitting well with this nurse leader who actually ... Read More about Should Correctional Nurses be Compassionate?
April 2015 News Round Up (Podcast Episode 97)
Correctional nurse leaders Johnnie Lambert, Margaret Collatt, and Jodie Glewwe join Lorry to discuss the latest correctional health care news items. CDCR To Limit Punishments for Inmates With Mental Health Issues Our first story is an update on activities in the California Prison System. They are a ... Read More about April 2015 News Round Up (Podcast Episode 97)
Time Crunch: What to Do When Med Pass is Cancelled
Consider this scenario: Just as you are preparing for morning med pass at a large city jail a man-down alarm is sounded. Your partner is assigned to emergencies today and she grabs the emergency bag and heads to the announced floor. You continue your preparations, making note that you may be ... Read More about Time Crunch: What to Do When Med Pass is Cancelled
The Social Order of the Underworld with Author David Skarbek (Podcast Episode 96)
David Skarbek, Lecturer in the Department of Political Economy at King’s College in London, England and author of the book The Social Order of the Underworld: How Prison Gangs Govern the American Penal System joins Lorry to talk about prison gangs. He became interested in this topic while a ... Read More about The Social Order of the Underworld with Author David Skarbek (Podcast Episode 96)