Inspiring compassionate professional nursing in the criminal justice system
Guest post by Sherley Alaba: As a correctional nurse, you’ll likely experience times where prisoners seek specific medications for their own uses. Many prescription drugs are of great value in the prison economy. Also, plenty in the incarcerated … [Continue reading]
Jan is the only nurse working in a medium security rural prison. The warden runs a tight ship and is especially concerned with contraband. The prison system Medical Director agrees and is very careful with the types of medication prescribed to … [Continue reading]
Masonda Wheatly, RN, CCHP, is the SANE Nurse Coordinator for Corizon Health in its Missouri Regional Office, serving the Missouri Department of Corrections (MODOC). She is also the CQI Coordinator and Clinical Educator for the Region. In this … [Continue reading]
It is always good news to hear of a new book available in our specialty. That is why I am delighted to tell you about Humane Health Care for Prisoner: Ethical and Legal Challenges by Ken Faiver. Ken is uniquely qualified to write this book as he has … [Continue reading]
A 63-year-old man is screened in booking. The intake nurse takes his blood pressure and finds it high at 180/98. He tells her he is on blood pressure medication and provides the name of his pharmacy. Verification identifies that his last prescription … [Continue reading]
In my early nursing career, I worked in several hospitals and sometimes received gifts of appreciation from patients. Maybe you have, too. We usually shared our candy and cookies with all the staff at the nurses’ station. Providing care and treatment … [Continue reading]
Can you really get too much water? I wouldn’t have thought so. Goodness, we have been encouraged to drink more water for our health and hydration from many sources. Here is just one example from WebMD. Yet, some of our patients are dying from too … [Continue reading]
Jeffery Keller, MD, FACCP, CCHP-P, joins Lorry to talk about medication diversion in correctional facilities. Dr. Keller is Chief Medical Officer of Centurion as well as the Medical Director of Badger Medical, which provides medical services to … [Continue reading]
Patient safety is a growing field within traditional health care and an increasing emphasis in the correctional setting. A model for understanding and applying patient safety principles can help speed implementation of a patient safety program. A … [Continue reading]
Andrea Moldstad, DNP, is a Nurse Practitioner with Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato, MN and Renee Dahring, NP, CCHP, provides services at Ramsey County Adult Detention Center, St. Paul, MN. This post is based on their session “Alcohol Withdrawal … [Continue reading]
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