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 episode, Masonda joins Lorry to talk about implementing a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program in a prison system. The Prison Rape…
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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 extensive background as a religious leader, civil rights activist, and correctional health…
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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 was for 40mg of Lisinopril daily. Since he stated he had not taken his medication that day, she…
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