Has anyone used an activity in the classroom for nursing students, where they are to assess a patients room or belongings for contraband? I am looking to implement an activity and wanted to get ideas?
I work in a facility where they are currently considered contraband. The other item we consider contraband is any personal item that has alcohol in the first three ingredients
Are there concerns about contraband being smuggled in
4 Comments - We allow food to be brought in, but all food stuffs are searched (it's "interesting" searching a whole roast chicken). Contraband does occasionally get in but we've only had about 2-3 incidents in the last four years
Hello, Do any of you allow your patients to use cell phones on the unit? If so do you have a protocol? And, what type of inspiring groups do you provide to your patients? Thanks, Mary
1 Comment - When patients are admitted we supervise retrieval of contact numbers and secure the phone with other belongings considered contraband
It is common for patients to try to sneak in contraband upon admission or at visitation. Contraband that could be used to self-harm or attempt suicide such as, anything glass, belts, bras, bathrobe cords, compact mirrors, disposable utensils, knitting needles, nail clippers, pens, pencils, shoelaces, razors, and suspenders to name a few