May 2025

We previously posted what custody should know about medical. Here’s the other side.  When you work in correctional health, it’s easy to focus on your own team’s goals—getting through sick call, meeting mental health needs, documenting properly. But for jail commanders or other custody leaders, the job is different. They’re responsible for everything—security, operations, and […]

Understanding the everyday details that help health professionals provide safe, ethical care behind the walls Correctional officers and custody staff are trained to maintain safety, order, and control. Medical and mental health professionals in correctional health care have a complementary mission: treating illness, reducing harm, ensuring safety, and protecting patient rights. Sometimes, what correctional health