My husband was, for many years, a private pilot. Although I could never get comfortable flying in such small compartments, I did travel with him many times and every time he went through a page of equipment checks before take off. Occasionally on business travel I have peeked into the open door of ... Read More about Checklists in Corrections
The Correctional Nurse
September 2013 News Round Up (podcast)
This monthly news round-up includes comments from Pat Voermans, advanced practice nurse recently retired from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, and Mari Knight, Mid-Atlantic Transition, Training and HSA Support Nurse for Conmed Healthcare Management. Story #1: Indiana Inmates Provide ... Read More about September 2013 News Round Up (podcast)
Struggling Against Instant Disbelief
I’m at the Custody and Caring Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada this week networking with correctional nurses from various Canadian settings along with correctional nurse leaders from the UK, US, Australia, Sweden, and Germany. Keynote speaker, Dawn Freshwater, shared her developing ... Read More about Struggling Against Instant Disbelief
Are You a Borrower or a Hoarder?
Have you heard the one about the two types of people in the world? There are many versions such as “There are two types of people in the world: Those who see the glass as half full and those who see the glass as half empty.” Or how about – “There are two types of people in the world: givers and ... Read More about Are You a Borrower or a Hoarder?
Understanding Administrative Segregation and Mental Health (podcast)
The effects of isolation on the mentally ill is a topic of much discussion in the correctional community. Legal action is being taken in many settings to reduce this practice. Just a few examples include these news items from Colorado, New York, and California. In the case of California, concerns ... Read More about Understanding Administrative Segregation and Mental Health (podcast)