In this episode Edgar Barens, an independent film producer from Chicago, talks about prison hospice from the context of his Oscar-nominated documentary “Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall” that debuted on HBO March 31, 2014. Find out where the film is currently showing by visiting ... Read More about Prison Terminal – A Conversation with Edgar Barens (podcast)
The Correctional Nurse
Thoughts on Nurses Week from a Patient’s Wife
This week I diverge from my usual posting of correctional nurse-specific information to ponder the recent Nurse’s Week theme of “Nurses Leading the Way” in light of my husband’s hip replacement surgery experience. If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, then you already know that my ... Read More about Thoughts on Nurses Week from a Patient’s Wife
ANA Shakes Up the Code of Ethics for Nurses
Did you know that the American Nurses Association convened a panel of experts to review and revise the ethical code that guides our profession? They have completed the draft of an all-new Code of Ethics. Public comment opened on May 6 and will stay active through June 6, 2014. This is a major ... Read More about ANA Shakes Up the Code of Ethics for Nurses
April 2014 Correctional Healthcare News Round-Up (podcast)
In this monthly round-up of correctional healthcare news Lorry is joined by Sue Smith and Denise Rahaman. Story #1 Hepatitis C Prevalence and Treatment Communicable disease makes the news this month with research out of Emory University under the direction of Dr. Ann Spaulding; well–known in ... Read More about April 2014 Correctional Healthcare News Round-Up (podcast)
Are Your Correctional Clinical Processes Like Swiss Cheese?
I love Swiss Cheese, don’t you? It makes everything taste better, be it a ham sandwich or a spinach omelet. Yes, Swiss cheese is welcome at my table any day of the week. However, one place Swiss cheese is not welcome is in your correctional clinical processes. No, I don’t mean you shouldn't eat your ... Read More about Are Your Correctional Clinical Processes Like Swiss Cheese?