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Faculty and/or Staff Mentor(s)
- All student submissions for presentations at AES must have the approval of a WOU faculty or staff mentor. To learn more about this requirement please visit http://wou.edu/pure/academicexcellenceshowcase/students/. The identified and approving mentor(s) will be automatically notified upon completion of this form.
- If you do not have a mentor's approval, please discuss your presentation ideas and proposal abstract with a faculty or staff member and ask them for their approval and sponsorship before completing this form.
- You must have approval BEFORE submitting or your presentation may not be included in AES.
| WOU Email | First Name | Last Name | vNumber | Major | Year (Senior, Junior, etc.) | Home Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jsmith22@wou.edu | Jessica | Smith | V00389621 | Nursing (OHSU) | Senior | |
| calopez18@wou.edu | Cruz | Lopez | V00362020 | Nursing (OHSU) | Senior |
- OHSU Nursing Leadership Poster Presentations
Optimizing the Medical Emergency Response at Polk County Jail
Abstract
Background: Adequate healthcare within correctional facilities is essential for ensuring the well-being of inmates. However, Polk County Jail lacks 24-hour medical staffing, which can lead to delays in medical attention, exacerbation of health conditions, and increased risk of medical emergencies in the absence of medically trained personnel. Purpose: This research and poster investigate how staffing 24-hour medical personnel improves emergency medical response within the Polk County Jail. Approach: Our research used the Spectrum of Prevention model as a framework. We comprehensively analyzed emergency medical treatment resources and obstacles within the Polk County Jail. Our methodology involved data collection through various channels, including direct observations, insights from on-duty medical personnel, facilitation of the annual on-site emergency training seminar, and surveys administered to Polk County Sheriff Deputies. This approach allowed us to evaluate existing emergency response protocols, identify areas for improvement, and investigate barriers to establishing round-the-clock medical staffing. Outcomes/implications: Implementing 24-hour medical staffing at the Polk County Jail will improve health outcomes for incarcerated individuals and enhance overall community health. Around-the-clock coverage ensures a timely response to medical emergencies and helps prevent avoidable complications. To support this transition, a basic medical emergency response guide was also developed for non-medical staff, helping bridge current gaps in care during off-hours.
AES Session Submission Form
If you would like to request disability related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, please notify Disability Services (ODS) at 503-838-8250 or ods@wou.edu at least three (3) business days in advance. For ASL interpreting, Typewell transcribing, or captioning services please complete the online request form.
This form is for session chairs. Chairing a session may involve organizing and managing submitted student presentations or creating a shell for students to submit to, depending on the session format you choose. Session chairs can sponsor presentations sessions with full control over content and participants, facilitate open presentation/poster sessions that group related student work, or create a space in the AES program for an event or performance.
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AES Student Submission form
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