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Navigating the Challenges of Correctional Nursing: A Closer Look at the Top 5 Hurdles

Nurses are the unsung heroes of correctional health care, and it’s been a tough few years in the profession. We sat down with Nancy Booth, MSN, RN, CCHP-RN, a lead consultant for NCCHC Resources and a member of the NCCHC Accreditation Committee, to discuss the challenges facing correctional nurses today. Ms. Booth retired in 2020 […]

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The Critical Nature of Med Pass

In this article recently published in American Jails magazine, NCCHC Resources Consultant Nancy Booth, MSN, RN, CCHP-RN, explains the importance of the medication pass, the collaboration needed between officers and nurses, and how communication breakdowns can impact the working relationship among staff and the health of the patients. Problems with missing even one dose can affect

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