Geriatric Care for the Incarcerated
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1.0 CNE creditCompletion Time
1 hourAvailable Until
September 18, 2026Posted By
American Correctional Nurses Association
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Overview
Clinical Topics
Dementia and Geriatric MedicineIncarcerated individuals, especially older adults, face unique healthcare challenges due to the confluence of aging, chronic medical conditions, and the correctional environment. As the population of older inmates grows, it is imperative to recognize and address their specific healthcare needs within correctional settings. While correctional healthcare systems strive to provide adequate medical care, there is a critical need to enhance services to ensure they are age-friendly and tailored to the complex needs of older incarcerated individuals.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the significance of aging in the correctional setting.
- Recognize the challenges of age-friendly correctional health as it relates to clinical manifestations associated with aging.
- Determine the needs of the older incarcerated individual.
- Develop strategies to promote well-being in the older incarcerated person.
Speakers
Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified. Associate Professor in the UNT Health Science Center – College of Nursing.
Dr. Janet Jowitt has 28 years of nursing experience with expertise in geriatric and correctional nursing care. She is inaugural faculty in the UNTHSC College of Nursing after serving as an Assistant Professor at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine for 6 years. She received her Doctorate degree in Health Administration from University of Phoenix in 2008. She received her Master’s in Science in Nursing degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 2020 and her Master’s in Science in Administration – Healthcare Management from California State University – Bakersfield in 2000. She is board certified in Adult/Geriatric Primary Care as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She is dedicated to building strong team foundations, education, and high quality, safe healthcare delivery. She has a passion for older adults and correctional health and continues to share her expertise through education and clinical practice.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CNE credit to attendees.
Accredited by Florida Board of Nursing.
This certificate must be retained for at least 4 years – do not forward to the Board of Nursing unless requested to do so.
Disclosures
Criteria for successful completion:
Attendance during entire program
Completion of a post-webinar evaluation form and post-test,
Conflict of Interest
No one with the ability to control the content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
Activity Content
Registration to this activity includes access to the following supporting materials.
- Caring for the Aging Incarcerated Patient (Size: 296 KB)
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
9 questions
10 questions | 7 correct test question required to pass
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Geriatric Care for the Incarcerated
This program aims to equip healthcare professionals, correctional staff, and other stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to address the unique, often forgotten, needs of incarcerated older adult patients. It will emphasize the importance of compassionate, evidence-based healthcare to promote the older adult patient's well-being, dignity, and respect.