jamestown0509:
I really wonder if it would be possible to find out how many inmates have a brain injury in a facility. Unless the inmate told an officer that he/she had such an injury you wouldn’t know because of the HIPPA laws. Even while I was watching the twice-a-week doctor call with inmates I certainly never would repeat any information I heard the inmate say or the doctor because of the HIPPA law and the doctor/patient confidentiality... full thread

In this month’s issue we will look at ongoing legal issues in corrections. Some key areas I will discuss are: Training, 1983 Litigation, Prisoner Litigation Reform Act (PLRA), and Prisoner’s Rights. Each of these areas is a separate topic. However, I will provide some personal views and an overview for each area. Our officer training incorporates a variety of legal issues for us to consider. However, is this enough?.. full story

Also this week:

• Legal Issues Unique to Female Offenders
• Should Your Next Floor be Concrete?
• All pens are not created equal
• Is your boss a Contender or Pretender?

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Employee will be responsible for the handling and maintaining of inmate records while ensuring strict confidentiality, primarily in the booking area to assure proper processing, classification, and release of inmates from the ECDC, criminal complaints, warrants, medical, and arrest sheets, etc. This process includes all data entry that is essential for the proper care and incarceration of inmates...

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events

• Nov 19-22, 2014 – American Society of Criminology (ASC) Annual Meeting
• Jan 11-14, 2015 – American Probation and Parole Association's 2015 Winter Training Institute
• Jan 20-24, 2015 – National Sheriffs' Association 2015 Winter Conference
• Feb 06-11, 2015 – American Correctional Association's (ACA) 2015 Winter Conference
• Apr 19-22, 2015 – American Jail Association (AJA) Annual Conference and Jail Expo
• Apr 29-May 01, 2015 – Wyoming Sexual Assault Summit

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• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bastrop
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• NaphCare Works Alongside Newton County Detention Centers and Sheriff’s Department to Earn NCCHC Accreditation for Healthcare Standards
• NaphCare Awarded New Five-Year Agreement to Provide Services at FCI Elkton
• NaphCare Supports the Efforts of NAMI of Southern Nevada
• Corizon Raises Over $12,000 To Support Children Of Incarcerated Parents
• NaphCare’s New Partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Corizon Launches Social Media Initiative
• BI Incorporated, SOBERLINK enter distribution agreement for SL2 alcohol monitoring system
• BI Incorporated wins award for collaboration with Verizon Wireless, Multi-Tech Systems
• Spectrum Health Systems Hosts Third Annual Excellence in Treatment Awards
• Wexford Health and DOC complete transition of inmate health care services in south Florida
• NaphCare Launches a New Website
• Corizon Announces New Clinical Risk Management Analyst
• Corizon Announces New Senior Vice President
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract in California with City of Santa Ana
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated

quote of the week

"Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing."
– John D. Rockefeller

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