uraqt2 replied to hb4hikes's topic in Correctional
Processing an inmate into a facility is getting a H&P done, getting all labs done (in my state they include HIV & syphilis also if they already have Hep C we include a liver panel), and TB...
uraqt2 replied to Quiskeya's topic in Correctional
As a LPN my major role is to pass medications. However, we also will note orders, re-new medication orders that are expiring and forward to the provider for review, make sure MARs are current and...
uraqt2 replied to GrannyLpn2005's topic in Correctional
I don't usually have this problem as the inmates know that when I'm doing med pass I am NOT there to do sick call or other procedures. Med pass is exactly that med pass. However, I do not want to...
I can understand wanting to save taxpayers dollars; however, the fact still remains that you should not be reusing MDI's. I suggest that the policy needs to be changed (easier said than done I know)...
uraqt2 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional
At my facility we use to have the officers give OTC meds out and keep a log but somewhere along the lines it was changed to nursing needed to give them out and keep records that went in the chart....
A paper trail is the right thing to do. The DON needs to be made aware of such behavior and the "lovebirds" should be split up if they cannot work together. This type of behavior never ceases to...
uraqt2 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional
Our med pass times are 0400, 1000, 1500 and 1800. Our med passes are adjusted around counts and feeding. If an inmate doesn't want to get up isn't a reason to change the times. We will only change...
uraqt2 replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional
I agree that it's very frustrating that inmates usually receive better medical care than the "free world". It's also well known to those who work in corrections that inmates will abuse this privilege...
uraqt2 replied to Steristripqueen's topic in Correctional
It's always frustrating when custody attempts to run what medical needs to do. I am very fortunate and have an excellent rapport with the majority of custody staff so this isn't usually a problem for...
CEUs most definitely a requirement to renew your licence. In NV. you also need 30 to renew. Many facilities will offer CEs so that you don't have to pay for
As much as I don't like to write orders for doctors standing right there I must say sometimes it's easier to just write the verbal and make them sign it before they leave. I once worked with a doc...
I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. First off remember that we've all had med errors in some form or another and it's a horrifying experience. Sounds like you took the right steps by...