fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional
It is different in each State and in each County, but many jails have regular inspections from the Public Health Department. Many PHDs work closely with the Jail Administration to control infectious...
In California alone, $400 million is spent on caring for these "anchor" babies. Currently, one in five babies in California are born to illegal immigrants. Close the borders. Change the law...
EJM - "Of course if someone doesn't like what America is all about, then one can always move." Yes, I suppose that is true. If we need health care that we can't afford in the US, we could go to...
This bill is just another Bandaid fix - it doesn't solve the real problem and move us any closer to a better health care system. We are basically paying for universal health care and not getting it....
Really sorry to hear about your mom. Unfortunately, Eye and Ear drops get mixed-up quite frequently. It's important to have good systems in place and identify these drops really well on the bottles...
fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional
I think that cleanliness is important in the jails, not only for the inmates, but for the staff who have to have work there. I also think that inmates should be treated humanely. There are many...
fiestynurse replied to sblackman's topic in Correctional
Most blister pack systems are patient specific and come directly from a licensed pharmacist - this is not dispensing. Some stock is allowed, but is usually documented accordingly. Pre-pouring and...
fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional
Unfortunately, some jails are filthy, although many have developed better cleaning practices because of highly publicized MRSA outbreaks. And it's not unusual for facilities to issue a clean set of...
fiestynurse replied to sblackman's topic in Correctional
You should check your state's pharmacy laws and check with the BON regarding the pre-pouring or re-packaging of prescription medications for administration to patient/inmate's. Putting pills in a...
fiestynurse replied to Lpark27's topic in Correctional
These types of inmate/patients are difficult to deal with, but you should use good assessment skills and go through the motions. Have him sign a release and get copies of his old records and check...