It is 5:00 pm on a Saturday night, and Mr. Suarez arrives in the custody of four Deputies at the County Jail, where you are working tonight in Booking. The Deputies tell you that he was picked up at the train station because he was “acting crazy”, pulling his clothes off and screaming that he “did not want to go”….
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As healthcare professionals, nurses play a crucial role in providing quality care to individuals in various settings, including correctional facilities. In our unique environment, where healthcare is not the primary mission, it becomes even more essential for nurses to have a clear understanding of their scope of practice and the standards they are expected to uphold. Upholding Professional Integrity: Correctional…
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I was recently asked to validate that I was a “guest” in the correctional facility, and as such, no matter what, security had the final say in nursing practice. I did not agree. The integration of healthcare and security is vitally important to the provision of healthcare in correctional facilities, but there must be policies and procedures (and common practices)…
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