[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM8SoCBiNu4] This video describes the sex offender treatment program in Washington State. 95% of sex offenders are eventually released back into the community. There are several current treatment models in use as described by this Canadian source. Treatment is needed to reduce recidivism, but sex offenders are usually the most vulnerable to inmate on inmate violence and entering a program…
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Correctional Nursing Christmas Wish List
This article was originally published by CorrectionsOne.com View the original here Rapid blood testing speeds onsite treatment Editor’s Note: The author, Lorry Schoenly, has not tested or evaluated the brands identified in this column. They are only used as examples of available products. By Lorry Schoenly If I could put something under the tree for your medical unit this year…
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Prison Intake Nursing
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu7hxf9h5Xk] This video is a realistic presentation of nursing practice in a prison setting. Correctional health care is a nurse-run system. Much of the medical interventions and prescribing are done by nurse practitioners. Individuals in the corrections system have lived hard lives and can appear 10 years older than their chronologic age. Up to 40% can have Hepatitis C due…
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