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Correctional nursing competency development in the Connecticut Correctional Managed Health Care program
Deborah Shelton1, Constance Weiskopf, Michael Nicholson
1School of Nursing and Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA. Deborah.Shelton@uconn.edu
Summary
Developing correctional nursing standards is crucial for preparing nurses in challenging prison environments. This study outlines a collaborative process to define essential competencies for the correctional nursing workforce.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Workforce Development
Background:
- Correctional nursing faces challenges in recruiting and preparing experienced nurses for unique prison environments.
- A significant gap exists in specialized training and competency standards for nurses working within correctional facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To articulate the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of correctional nursing practice within the Connecticut Department of Correction.
- To develop a model for public-academic partnership to enhance correctional nursing workforce development.
Main Methods:
- A work group process was employed, integrating UK workforce development methods with the ANA professional development model.
- An incremental implementation plan was designed, including orientation checklists, competency assurance methods, resource manuals, and evaluation strategies.
Main Results:
- Development of essential products: orientation checklists, competency assurance methods, resource manuals, supervisor packets, and evaluation strategies.
- Successful establishment of a public-academic partnership model for correctional nursing collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Articulating correctional nursing competencies is a vital first step toward strengthening the future correctional nursing workforce.
- The collaborative group process was instrumental in developing practical tools and standards for correctional nursing practice.
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