This is a great video describing jail health services. Maracopa is a large jail that serves the Phoenix, AZ community. You may remember that Sheriff Joe Arpario is in charge here. Information on their medical services from their website indicate the depth of health services provided. The Medical Services Section is located at the Lower Buckeye Jail, and is licensed by…
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Are Correctional Nurses Outcasts?
Unfortunately, many correctional nurses do not even realize that they are engaging in a specialty practice. Belonging to a specialty practice is very exciting and something to be proud of; but practicing in a specialty area also has significant responsibilities. Are Correctional Nurses Outcasts? Specialty areas are so designated by the American Nurses Association because the practice has unique aspects that…
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Featured Video: Can Meditation Help Inmates and Correctional Staff?
Even good prisons are terrible pressure cookers. Inmates have to live with this every day. Staff have to come into it every day. Could meditation help? This video describes some staff and inmate experiences with meditation. Do you think it is a good idea? [youtube=http://youtu.be/OwG77NXbJkE]