Health Care Response in Corrections.

Catalog description

Students evaluate health care delivery in correctional environments, with emphasis on managing varied physical health conditions and complex medical needs. Focus may be placed on recognizing physical illnesses, responding to chronic disease management, supporting surgical recovery, and coordinating care individuals with disabilities and/or while they age, and placing focus on end-of-life care and managing death in custody, including the emotional and ethical considerations for staff and peers who witness loss. Topics may include physical disability accommodations, acuity level assessment, comorbidity management, and health care delivery in custodial settings.