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MEDICAL NEWS YOU CAN USE🌟 Raising Awareness: The Urgent Need for Annual Mental Health Exams in Medical Staff The recent case of Lucy Letby, a British nurse sentenced to life without parole for the heartbreaking murders and attempted murders of infants at the hospital she worked in, highlights a crucial issue we cannot afford to ignore. Lucy's shocking actions remind us of the vital importance of mental health assessments for medical professionals. The devastating impact of untreated mental health issues within medical staff not only affects their own well-being but also jeopardizes patient safety. Let Lucy's case be a stark reminder that annual mental health exams for medical staff are not just a necessity, but a responsibility we owe to those who care for us and our loved ones. Thoughts? - Donisha 💙 #MentalHealthMatters #HealthcareHeroes #SupportForMedicalStaff #PatientSafety #BreakTheStigma #AdvocateForChange #mentalhealthsupport #nursesonlinkedin American Nurses Association American Medical Association https://lnkd.in/giJax2un

How is this only just happening?? This tells me we have a long way to go in reforming the system. At least changes are being made, even if it’s not as quick as we would like. #childrensmentalhealth #childrenincare #traumainformed #youthjustice https://lnkd.in/ejnaRyDY

Mental Health BEDS NHS Can you imagine a Young Person with LD, who has significant learning needs, being arrested, chained and cuffed because an associate health professional failed to 'understand ' read or even comprehend all of their support plans; the 'health professional not trained in LD' then wrongly assumes the YP having capacity - despite the reports stating otherwise. The collective professional group, knowing the person's needs, ignored every plan and process - because they 'could not find an MH Bed', so instead of working together for and in the person's best interests and a (FIRST DO NO HARM) approach- they decided to take a very vulnerable YP with a cognition of 10 and place them into one of the worst prisons in the UK - the YP was so traumatised - they almost died. What is the review outcome: "Sorry, there is a dire national shortage of MH Beds." Welcome to the UK, a democratic country that actively accuses other dictatorships of human rights abuses - whilst sweeping is own violations under the carpet. Case after case, human rights abuse after abuse. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthbeds #nhs #beds #systemicfailure #whistleblowing #failure #misfeasance #associatehealthprofessionals #alliedhealthprofessionals #health #dutyofcare #death #trauma #neglifence #learningdisability #incompetence #democracy #humanrights

The critical role nurses play in the criminal justice system, I'm excited to share my insights and expertise with fellow professionals. During my talk, I'll be discussing the latest trends, best practices, and real-world examples of how Forensic Nurses are making a difference in the field. #ForensicNursing #NursingExpert #CriminalJustice #HealthcareMeetsJustice #ExpertTalk"

Hey there Healthcare Professionals! 👋 I'm curious... Have you ever considered working in a correctional facility? 🤔 Why or why not? I am genuinely interested to hear feedback regarding working in this kind of setting. Drop a response in my inbox and let's talk about it! #messageme #letstalk #curious #connectwithme #healthcareprofessionals #corrections #nursesonlinkedin

😷🩺 SATELLITE CLINIC: OCEA Steward Genesis Velez, a Medical Assistant for the adult jail and Men’s Jail, has great news out of the Orange County Case Management Department. The department has been developing a strategy to establish a specialty clinic office at Theo Lacy since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative allows patients to have telemedicine appointments with hospital providers. That plan became a reality in late 2023, Velez said. The introduction of the satellite clinic represents a beneficial outcome for patients, medical service staff and the Sheriff’s Department. Advantages include: patients more cooperative to attend doctors appointments as they no longer have to travel; fewer appointment reschedules; reduced number of patient transports by OCSD; and enhanced community safety. Velez said the project’s success is the result of the dedicated teamwork of every staff member in the Case Management Department, with the support of the Sheriff’s Department. #OCEAstrong #OrangeCountyEmployeesAssociation #California #LaborUnion #PublicEmployees #COVID19

Nursing homes are meant to be places where elderly individuals can receive the care and attention they need in their later years. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a serious problem that affects many seniors, and it can have devastating consequences for both the victims and their families. Nursing home abuse is any intentional act or failure to act that results in harm or a risk of harm to an elderly resident in a nursing home facility. Abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. If you or a loved one has experienced abuse while in a nursing home, please contact our attorneys to discuss your case and determine your eligibility for receiving compensation. https://ow.ly/iKcB50Q5Gwn #personalinjuryattorney #nursinghomeabuse

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Departments across the country are enhancing their responses by establishing police-mental health collaborations and embedding clinicians in their programs. Learn three tips to effectively prepare for embedded clinicians in our newest brief: https://bit.ly/3HWp9qV

Departments across the country are enhancing their responses by establishing police-mental health collaborations and embedding clinicians in their programs. Learn three tips to effectively prepare for embedded clinicians in our newest brief: https://bit.ly/3HWp9qV