I work as an RN in a county jail. We all know the type...inmate comes in, hasn't been to their mental health clinic appointments in months, quit taking their medication, and started using street drugs...
I work in a County Correctional Facility. My question is...what do other facilities do with inmates booked in who say they are on Klonopin? We had an inmate who had been taking Klonopin through his...
amesly15 replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional
Well, I am about one year in and it has been a good fit for me. I am working at a County Correctional Facility that is small. I have made some positive changes that make things easier for the nurses...
I have been reading protocols from county jails. Some say send to hospital if alcohol level over 0.25. As I am new to the county jail and helping the MD with protocols....I am wondering what other...
I am new to corrections and have read about keep on person medication. This seems like it would be helpful in cutting down on the number of inmates at med call that just come for Ibuprofen or Tylenol....
What are your staff to inmate ratios in county jails? Is it usual to have one RN for 120-140 inmates? Seems like at least 2 would be needed. My DON is saying she wants 16 hours covered 7am to 11pm 7...
amesly15 replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional
IM's yes inmates...I think there is a standard that says if inmates refuse treatment they have to fill out a form but that sounds reasonable to document med refused and report if refused 3 times....
For your medication record...do IM's need to sign for meds given and / or refused? Where can I get a MAR with room for several meds on it? I am also looking for a charting system that will work in a...
amesly15 replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional
Thanks BradyR...tomorrow is my interview. For many reasons ...I do feel this is the job for me. Prior to being a Nursing Supervisor in Homecare I worked in the field for 8 years and was very...