My facility is small (100 inmates) and I am the only medical staff. I have come across this situation a couple times and am at a loss. I have an inmate who is banging their head on the wall....
djules replied to LisaLPN7's topic in Correctional
Happy Holiday Lisa, I ran into the same situation as you when I first starting working in the jail. I refused to see any inmates without an officer present. I went to the Lt and expressed my concerns...
djules replied to MikTasha's topic in Correctional
Thank you for the back up Calico. It would be nice to have 24 hour medical coverage for my facility, or at the least medical personnel there during med times but that just isnt the case. We do the...
djules replied to anjresident's topic in Correctional
I have ordered the book "Mind games criminals play" from Amazon. It has gotten great reviews and I am told it is required reading in some facilities. My impression is that it is directed to the...
djules replied to MikTasha's topic in Correctional
I also work in a small cty jail. When I first started here the sergeant was dispensing medications QID. Since I am only here 8 hours a day m-f. I have found that prepouring is the answer. It is to...