In a prior post I have described the practice impact of the Supreme Court decision on Estelle v Gamble in 1976; in particular, deliberate indifference and serious medical need. In this post, I want to dig deeper into the basic rights that were established by this precedent-setting decision. Many ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Legal Briefs: Medical Rights of Estelle v. Gamble
The Correctional Nurse
Assisting Inmates with ADHD
According to the experts, one in five of your inmate patients has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Do you know how to spot them and how to help them? This condition affects both the security and health care aspects of your patient population. Although ADHD is a widely recognized ... Read More about Assisting Inmates with ADHD
Sleep Apnea Management in Prison
Sleep apnea is increasing in prisons as our patients age. At the American Correctional Association (ACA) Winter Meeting in Houston this week, James Greer, MSN, RN, spoke of efforts to manage this condition underway in the Wisconsin Prison System. Greer is Director for the Bureau of Health ... Read More about Sleep Apnea Management in Prison
January News Round-Up (Podcast)
Panelists Gayle Burrow and Denise Rahaman discuss recent correctional healthcare events on this episode of the podcast. Denise is a long time correctional nurse leader in the NJ Criminal Justice System. She currently holds the position of Operations Director for Correctional Healthcare, CFG Health ... Read More about January News Round-Up (Podcast)
Sexual Boundary Violations in Correctional Nursing: It Could Happen to You
This past fall I participated in a session on sexual boundary violations presented by Cindy Peternelj-Taylor at the International Association of Forensic Nurses Scientific Assembly. Her research into this concept in Canada is fascinating and has much for us to apply in our own practice settings. ... Read More about Sexual Boundary Violations in Correctional Nursing: It Could Happen to You