News that there are big issues with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in some Illinois prisons got me thinking about how observant correctional nurses can have a great impact on reducing the incidence and spread of this deadly infection in inmate community, thereby protecting custody staff, as well. I am not familiar with the healthcare staffing patterns in IL Prisons, however, many facilities…
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The recent prison riot in Chino, CA brings to mind the need for a well prepared nursing staff to handle mass casualties. According to reliable reports, 250 inmates were injured, 55 seriously. How is nursing care during a prison riot? Nursing Care During a Prison Riot What is the role of the correctional nurse in a riot? Correctional healthcare staff…
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Caring for and about the inmate population has a variety of challenges to overcome. Besides the dilemma of caring for a criminal, there is the issue of showing care and concern to this population. Can Correctional Nurses Care for their patients? Can Correctional Nurses care? ‘Warm and Fuzzy’ is Not the Way to Care for Inmates Many healthcare environments allow, and…
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