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How jails and prisons are improving inmate healthcare

Offering healthier food options helps curb a number of issues faced by male and female inmates alike. According to a recent Washington Post story, the warden at Maryland … See more

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3 trends that will impact correctional healthcare in 2021

WEBBy Tim Stephens, Don Hulick, Gary Maynard, Keith Neely and John Walsh, Ph.D. In 2020, COVID-19 further exaggerated the difficulty of providing healthcare in the …

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Correctional healthcare challenges for jails and prisons

WEBBy Sarah Calams, C1 Contributor. Editor’s note: When it comes to inmate healthcare, correctional facilities are facing a perfect storm.A growth in geriatric inmates …

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24 wellness tips for corrections officers in 2024

WEBA massage can help ease tension in your muscles, improve circulation in your body, reduce pain and even improve your sleep. 18. Try acupuncture. This is …

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Correctional healthcare: Caring for geriatric inmates

WEBBy C1 Staff. Editor’s note: When it comes to inmate healthcare, correctional facilities are facing a perfect storm.A growth in geriatric inmates poses significant …

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New medical provider chosen for Minnesota prisons

WEBMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Corrections has hired a new firm to oversee medical care in state prisons, severing a 15-year …

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Pa. prison becomes hub of care for mentally ill

WEBThe program, in place for five years, is experiencing bigger numbers than ever. The mentally ill men and women crowding the cells of the Erie County Prison fall …

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Correctional officer mental health: A call for change

WEBCorrectional officer mental health: A call for change. We need to admit to a crisis in our profession. In the words of legendary motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, “You …

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NM promises better oversight of prison health contract

WEBSANTA FE, NM — The New Mexico Corrections Department is inviting new vendors to take a crack at providing health care to the about 7,000 men and women …

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Pa. prison medical provider approved despite scathing

WEBLACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Lackawanna County’s majority commissioners approved a new inmate medical provider for the county prison over …

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Ala. lawmakers put temporary hold on $1B contract for

WEBMONTGOMERY, Ala. — A billion dollar contract to provide medical and mental health care for Alabama prison inmates came before the Legislature’s contract …

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The importance of employee wellness programs in corrections

WEBPersonal mental health is extremely important to a healthy, sustainable career within corrections. Working in corrections is typically accompanied by a negative …

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Report: Fla. private prison health care in disarray

WEBFlorida ranks at the low end in terms of per inmate care, with the median cost nationally at $5,783 and Florida at $4,050, which is comparable to most large states …

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Ga. prison medical provider cites millions in extra costs due to …

WEBThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ATLANTA — The medical provider for the Georgia prison system backed out of its contract with the Department of Corrections last …

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Prison reform and staff wellness are inextricably linked

WEBWith laser-sharp focus, Desert Waters continues its efforts to develop ways for correctional staff wellness to be made possible and even to flourish, and in so doing …

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What corrections medical personnel need to know about HIPAA

WEBMedical Information Sharing in Corrections. Custody peace officers occupy a unique role in public safety requiring insight into the daily activities, living conditions, …

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'From Guards to Guardians': Program focuses on the

WEBFrom new hires to old-timers, nothing is more important than correctional facilities finding ways to maintain healthy employees. That is the goal of “ From Guards …

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Wash. DoC agrees to provide gender affirming care in state prisons

WEBProviding the full spectrum of gender-affirming medical care in prisons, including surgical options, is “where the field is heading and ideally clinical care should …

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5 things to know about wellness rooms

WEBA wellness room is a private area designated for quiet time. Officers can use the room if they’re feeling stressed, anxious or just need to escape from the noise and …

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Inmate attack on Calif. prison nurse investigated as

WEBSTOCKTON, Calif. — An inmate at a prison in Stockton hit a registered nurse on the head with an unknown object in an attack authorities were investigating as …

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