If you have heard me present, you know that I believe Intake Screening is one of the most important nursing interventions we do as Correctional Nurses. Few clinical encounters are as high-risk, or as important, as the initial intake assessment (“Receiving Screening”). The first 24 hours of incarceration is a critical window where medical, psychiatric, and substance-related … Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: The First 24 Hours: Nursing Priorities for New Intakes in Correctional Settings
