This is a special visit by the RCPN to a correctional facility to educate and assess children and persons who have been convicted of criminal or civil offences. The nurse assists in the rehabilitation of the individuals in the facility back to society.
Aims
· Facilitate the rehabilitation and reintegration to the society
· Promote the WHO’s Quality Rights of persons living with mental illness
· Assess and identify inmates who may need treatment for mental illness and other forms of psychological management
Requirements
· A Well-Equipped home visit bag
· Community Map and or GhanaPost Global Positions System (GPS)
· Manual/electronic area register/ records of the client
· Means of Transportation
Steps
1. Read map of the community or use GhanaPost Global Positions System (GPS) address to identify the location of the centre
2. Greet, enter the facility and follow all protocols
3. Identify officer in-charge of the centre
4. Establish rapport and introduce self to officer in-charge
5. Explain purpose of your visit to the officer in-charge
6. Enquire from the prison health personnel the presence of inmates with mental illness
7. Enquire about specific offence(s) that brought inmates into the centre
8. Find out other treatment alternatives available for inmates whiles in the centre
9. Ask about the nutritional status of inmates and educate on the need for proper feeding whiles on treatment
10. Enquire about recreational activities available for inmates
11. Collaborate with prison health personnel and thoroughly assess inmates and identify their physiological health needs
12. Draw a care plan for their health needs
13. Assist in providing any other care if required
14. Encourage the officer in-charge to always refer persons whose conditions need further treatment or regular medical review to mental health units or health facility
15. Inform officer in-charge, health personnel and inmates about your next visit
16. Leave your contact with officer in- charge, health personnel and encourage them to call when necessary
17. Document the care and findings in report book
18. Express appreciation and depart
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