Pharmaceutical Services at a U.S. Bureau of Prisons Facility

1982 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 680-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman A. Hadd
Keyword(s):  
Medical Staff ◽  
Pharmaceutical Services ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Medical Facility ◽  
Correctional Institution ◽  
Medical Department ◽  
Inmate Population ◽  
Medium Security ◽  
Bureau Of Prisons

This article describes a typical Bureau of Prisons (BOP) medical department at a medium-security federal correctional institution. Details of the daily activities of a pharmacist-practitioner — Performing the traditional pharmaceutical services and providing primary patient care to the inmate population — Are recounted. The author shows that practicing this unique dual role of a pharmacist-practitioner in a BOP medical facility is a valuable asset to the medical staff and is not only an experience in medicine, but an experience in life as well.

scholarly journals Drugs and Reality in Captive Society

1970 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
George D. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Medical Officer ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Neutral Position ◽  
Free Society ◽  
Medical Department ◽  
Inmate Population ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ambivalent Attitude

The prison world is a captive society with its government, its policies, its sanctions, its language and its customs. It forms part of a greater population of ‘rounders’ who live in free society, are associated with criminal activity and have had previous prison experience. The rounder justifies his actions with general statements: “there is no really honest man”; “honesty is just a fear of getting caught.” He is prevented from belonging to the free society once it has banished him to prison, and his criminal record and his past associations are never forgotten. He usually lives out his ‘rounder life’ because there is no other society for him. The prison custodial and professional staff are part of the ‘world in opposition’, and the inmate calls them ‘squares’, scoffs at their apparent honesty and well-meaning efforts, feels they are deceitful, untrustworthy and justifiable targets for opportunity, connivance and manipulation. In parallel, the uses of drugs, chemicals and fermentations in prison have a distinctly different set of values and frame of reference than in free society. These variations and modifications in the use of drugs, together with the role of chemicals and poisons, reflect the ambivalent attitude which the inmate has towards the social system in general. The Medical Officer must not allow himself to be identified as an inmate man or an institutional man. He cannot be party to any plan or activity either by the administration or the inmate population. He must function only in his role as doctor in the society of antagonists, and use his professional standards and his judgment to carry out his medical duties in his neutral position, to interpret the language of the two societies, one to the other, and prevent both groups from using the medical department for reasons of their own. The Medical Officer is truly the ‘third man’ in the institutional life.

scholarly journals Pharmaceutical service in the community pharmacy in Romania – present and future trends

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Elena Dinte ◽  
◽  
Sînziana Rădulescu ◽  
Mihaela Pop ◽  
Nicoleta Popârlan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Staff ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Pharmaceutical Services ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Pharmaceutical Service ◽  
Care Costs

Objectives. Highlighting the role of pharmacists in Romanian community pharmacies, in order to build rational approaches, and to establish the legal framework for the implementation of the pharmaceutical services. Analysis of activities carried out in community pharmacies in Romania and evaluation of the potential of pharmacists to provide quality pharmaceutical services. Results. Most pharmacists in community pharmacies in Romania provide advice on medicines and other health services, without them being acknowledged or remunerated. The implementation and recognition of the pharmaceutical service is imperative and involves the establishment of unitary, quantifiable quality standards for each service, so as to benefit the patient, the medical staff and the health system. Conclusions. Maximizing the intervention of community pharmacists in optimizing public health, by implementing pharmaceutical services, could reduce health care costs, and relieve medical staff, making it easier to manage current or crisis situations.

Pembinaan Akhlak Narapidana di Pondok Pesantren At- Taubah Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Cianjur

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arip Hidayatulloh ◽  
Herman Herman ◽  
Asep Iwan Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Program Planning ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Correctional Institution ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
Moral Guidance

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran pondok pesantren At Taubah di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Klas II B Cianjur mengenai pembinaan Akhlak Narapidana. Dengan memahami perencanaan program dan pelaksanaan pembinaan akhlak narapidana. Penelitian ini menggunakan Metode deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Peran pesantren At Taubah yang berada di LAPAS Klas II B Cianjur dalam membina akhlak narapidana yaitu memberikan sumbangsih besar terhadap pembinaan yang secara umum merupakan tugas dari Lembaga Pemasyarakatan. Hal ini terlihat dari kegiatan yang dilaksanakan oleh pesantren yang begitu terorganisir.   This study aims to determine the role of the At Taubah Islamic boarding school in Cianjur Class II B Correctional Institution regarding the Moral Guidance of Prisoners. By understanding program planning and the implementation of moral guidance for prisoners. This research uses a descriptive method. The results showed that the role of the At Taubah Islamic Boarding School in the Class II B Classroom in Cianjur in building up the morals of prisoners is to contribute greatly to coaching which is generally the task of the Penitentiary. This can be seen from the activities carried out by pesantren that are so organized.

scholarly journals The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Piccialli ◽  
Vincenzo Schiano di Cola ◽  
Fabio Giampaolo ◽  
Salvatore Cuomo
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Commercial Vehicles ◽  
Human Skills ◽  
To Come ◽  
Complex Scenario ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe first few months of 2020 have profoundly changed the way we live our lives and carry out our daily activities. Although the widespread use of futuristic robotaxis and self-driving commercial vehicles has not yet become a reality, the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically accelerated the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in different fields. We have witnessed the equivalent of two years of digital transformation compressed into just a few months. Whether it is in tracing epidemiological peaks or in transacting contactless payments, the impact of these developments has been almost immediate, and a window has opened up on what is to come. Here we analyze and discuss how AI can support us in facing the ongoing pandemic. Despite the numerous and undeniable contributions of AI, clinical trials and human skills are still required. Even if different strategies have been developed in different states worldwide, the fight against the pandemic seems to have found everywhere a valuable ally in AI, a global and open-source tool capable of providing assistance in this health emergency. A careful AI application would enable us to operate within this complex scenario involving healthcare, society and research.

scholarly journals Integrated management is effective in the prevention and control of COVID-19 in the blood purification center: joint efforts from multiple departments

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinmei Yin ◽  
Jun Yin ◽  
Zhiwu Tian ◽  
Peiqiu Li ◽  
Xiaoqiu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Medical Staff ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Blood Purification ◽  
Medical Department ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Dialysis Center ◽  
Education Of Patients ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background During the outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia, many hospitals in China became the designated hospitals for the treatment of new coronavirus pneumonia. The goal was to develop rapid and effective prevention and control methods for blood purification centers. Research design and methods The medical department, hospital department, nursing department, and blood purification center jointly set up a multi-department integrated COVID-19 prevention and control management team to manage the blood purification center. The efforts included the establishment of the continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) team for COVID-19, the integrated training and assessment of medical personnel, the integrated education of patients and their families, and the integrated management of the workflow of the hemodialysis room. Results No infected persons, including medical staff, patients, and their families, have been found in the dialysis center. After multi-departmental integrated training, the theoretical performance of medical staff in our dialysis center has increased from 82.36 ± 8.10 to 95.29 ± 4.95 (p < 0.05), and the unqualified rate dropped from 23.21 to 1.78% (p < 0.05). In addition, the three operational skills evaluation scores have also been significantly improved, from 86.00 ± 4.02, 88.01 ± 6.20, 92.01 ± 2.46 to 95.90 ± 0.30, 97.21 ± 0.87, 96.00 ± 1.00 (p < 0.01), and the passing rate from 80.36 to 100% (p < 0.05). Conclusion Medical staff’s knowledge of novel coronavirus pneumonia prevention and control can be improved by multi-sectoral integrated management, and CRRT treatment of COVID-19 patients is effective.

scholarly journals Meaningful activities during COVID-19 lockdown and association with mental health in Belgian adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cruyt Ellen ◽  
De Vriendt Patricia ◽  
De Letter Miet ◽  
Vlerick Peter ◽  
Calders Patrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Living Space ◽  
Resilience Scale

Abstract Background The spread of COVID-19 has affected people’s daily lives, and the lockdown may have led to a disruption of daily activities and a decrease of people’s mental health. Aim To identify correlates of adults’ mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown in Belgium and to assess the role of meaningful activities in particular. Methods A cross-sectional web survey for assessing mental health (General Health Questionnaire), resilience (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale), meaning in activities (Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey), and demographics was conducted during the first Belgian lockdown between April 24 and May 4, 2020. The lockdown consisted of closing schools, non-essential shops, and recreational settings, employees worked from home or were technically unemployed, and it was forbidden to undertake social activities. Every adult who had access to the internet and lived in Belgium could participate in the survey; respondents were recruited online through social media and e-mails. Hierarchical linear regression was used to identify key correlates. Results Participants (N = 1781) reported low mental health (M = 14.85/36). In total, 42.4% of the variance in mental health could be explained by variables such as gender, having children, living space, marital status, health condition, and resilience (β = −.33). Loss of meaningful activities was strongly related to mental health (β = −.36) and explained 9% incremental variance (R2 change = .092, p < .001) above control variables. Conclusions The extent of performing meaningful activities during the COVID-19 lockdown in Belgium was positively related to adults’ mental health. Insights from this study can be taken into account during future lockdown measures in case of pandemics.

The Role of Social Support in Concussion Disclosure in United States Air Force Academy Cadets: A Mixed Methods Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle L Weber Rawlins ◽  
Brian R Johnson ◽  
Emily R Jones ◽  
Johna K Register-Mihalik ◽  
Craig Foster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
United States Air Force ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Air Force Academy ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach

ABSTRACT Introduction United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) cadets are at risk for sustaining concussions; however, several factors inhibit disclosure. We aimed to better understand the role of social support in concussion disclosure. Methods and Materials We used a mixed methods approach with an electronic survey and interviews. The survey used a 9-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree and 9 = strongly agree) to assess concussion disclosure. Survey items asked cadets whom they felt most comfortable disclosing a concussion or bell-ringer/ding to, how quickly they would seek medical attention for a suspected concussion or bell-ringer/ding, whether cadets would be generally supportive/unsupportive of another cadet disclosing a concussion to medical staff, and whether other cadets important to them would be generally supportive/unsupportive if they reported a concussion to medical staff. Two multivariate linear regressions, one for concussion and one for bell-ringers/dings, were calculated to determine whether cadet choice of the person they felt most comfortable disclosing a concussion or bell-ringer/ding to predicted whether they would immediately seek medical attention for either condition. Choice of person included Air Officer Commanding (AOC)/Academy Military Trainer (AMT), upper classmen, cadet who had recovered from a concussion, cadet, closest friend, teammate, and squadmate. Descriptive analyses assessed whether cadets felt supported or unsupported by other cadets and by those who were important to them concerning concussion reporting. Thirty-four semi-structured interviews were conducted with cadets to explore their views on concussion disclosure. Results Increased comfort with disclosing a suspected concussion to an AOC/AMT had higher agreement seeking medical attention (β = 0.28, P &lt; .001). For every 1-point increase in being comfortable disclosing a potential bell-ringer/ding to an AOC/AMT (β = 0.272, P &lt; .001), squadmate (β = 0.241, P = .002), and teammate (β = −0.182, P = .035), agreement for seeking medical attention immediately increased 0.27, increased 0.24, and decreased 0.18, respectively. Interviews indicated cadets would often speak to a peer before seeking medical attention. Conclusions Our results suggested that cadets felt comfortable reporting a suspected concussion or bell-ringer/ding to various peers and that those peers would be supportive of that choice, indicating social support. Future interventions should include educating cadets that peers may come to them, especially if they are AOCs/AMTs or squadmates.

FEATURES OF OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUBDIVISIONS AND ORGANIZATION OF THEIR INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES FOR PREVENTION OF EXTREMISM SPREAD IN PENAL INSTITUTIONS

2020 ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Дмитрий Евгеньевич Горюнов
Keyword(s):  
Social Phenomenon ◽  
Correctional Institution ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Penal Institutions ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Operational Activities ◽  
Search Information

В данной статье рассматривается понятие экстремизма как социального явления, его основные детерминанты, оказывающие влияние на его распространение в условиях исправительного учреждения, роль оперативного отдела пенитенциарного учреждения в профилактике распространения данного явления. Описываются основные условия, способствующие совершению правонарушений и преступлений, раскрывается понятие оперативного поиска, под которым понимаются мероприятия, направленные на установление первичной информации о лицах либо фактах, представляющих существенную значимость (оперативный интерес), ее систематизацию, проверку и принятие необходимых решений в целях профилактики и раскрытия преступлений экстремистской направленности. Первичная оперативно-розыскная информация - это сведения о лицах и фактах, которые рассматриваются как данные, представляющие оперативный интерес, о которых ранее не было известно оперативному аппарату исправительного учреждения. Получение подобных сведений позволит оперативным подразделениям составить первоначальный психологический портрет изучаемого, а также прогнозировать его дальнейшее поведение. Рассматривается формирование криминологического портрета осужденного, являющегося носителем экстремистской идеологии, так как без данной информации невозможно ведение полноценной воспитательной работы по развенчанию экстремистской идеологии. Раскрываются формы и методы взаимодействия оперативных отделов исправительного учреждения с другими отделами ИУ по вопросам реализации мероприятий, направленных на противодействие распространению экстремистской идеологии в местах лишения свободы. This article considers the concept of extremism as a social phenomenon, the main determinants influencing its spread in the conditions of a correctional institution. The role of the operational department of the penitentiary institution in preventing the spread of this crime. The main conditions contributing to the commission of offenses and crimes are described. The concept of operational search is described, which should be understood as measures aimed at establishing primary information about persons or facts of significant importance (operational interest), its systematization, verification and making the necessary decisions in order to prevent and solve extremist crimes. Initial operational-search information, this is information about persons and facts that are considered as data of operational interest, which were previously not known to the operating apparatus of the correctional institution. Obtaining such information will allow operational units to draw up an initial psychological portrait of the subject, as well as predict his further behavior. It describes the formation of a criminological portrait of a convict who is the bearer of extremist ideology. Since without this information it is impossible to conduct full-fledged educational work to debunk extremist ideology. The forms and methods of interaction between the operational departments of the correctional institution and other departments of the IU on the implementation of measures aimed at countering the spread of extremist ideology in places of deprivation of liberty are disclosed.

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