Abstract
The preparation and distribution of medication in prisons or jails are critical for individuals to access their treatment. This process is resource-intensive for healthcare professionals and may violate principles of confidentiality, autonomy, respect, and dignity if non-qualified staff are involved. However, there are no published best practices on the topic. This report aims to bridge this gap by presenting the results of a mapping exercise on different models of medication preparation and delivery. Authors call upon healthcare professionals to enrich this live document to inform health services research further and improve access to prescribed medications for people experiencing incarceration.
Highlights
The preparation and distribution of medication in prisons or jails are critical for individuals to access their treatment
Best practices related to medication preparation and distribution in prison, and in particular in smaller facilities, could help inform the organization of healthcare service delivery that complies with quality of care, confidentiality, and other human rights principles
The objective of this paper is to present a live inventory of different approaches to medication preparation and delivery in prisons
Summary
The preparation and distribution of medication in prisons or jails are critical for individuals to access their treatment This process is resource-intensive for healthcare professionals and may violate principles of confidentiality, autonomy, respect, and dignity if nonqualified staff are involved. In smaller detention facilities (less than 100 occupants), which usually have limited healthcare staff, prison officers or even prisoners can be involved in medication preparation and distribution[6] Such practices violate the principles of confidentiality, autonomy, respect, dignity, and quality of care. Best practices related to medication preparation and distribution in prison, and in particular in smaller facilities, could help inform the organization of healthcare service delivery that complies with quality of care, confidentiality, and other human rights principles. The objective of this paper is to present a live inventory of different approaches to medication preparation and delivery in prisons
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