Corrections can learn from other health systems the value of effective nursing leadership in driving health care culture, operational effectiveness, improved patient outcomes, and professional practice. How can strong nursing leadership affect correctional health? What does transformational leadership look like in the justice environment and how can it move correctional health forward? Participants will contribute to the development of a blueprint for transforming the future of correctional nursing.
Educational Objectives:
Identify two benefits of investing in a transformational nurse leader
Distinguish four ways effective nurse leaders contribute to better patient outcomes
Construct two action initiatives toward development of a blueprint for transforming the future of correctional nursing
Level: Intermediate
Patricia Blair PhD, JD, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Steve Linn RN, MSN, CCHP, Wisconsin Department of Corrections