ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 October 1985
Page Count: 6

The Distribution of Staff Time Between Treatment and Security Functions for a Maximum Security Forensic Service: A Preliminary Report
Morrow, B
Unit chief, Community Preparation Services Unit, Mendota Mental Health Institute, WI

Schwanz, C
Forensic research analyst, Mendota Mental Health Institute, WI

Schmidt, J
program and planning analyst, Bureau of Planning and Development, State of Wisconsin

Eklof, M
staff nurse, Madison General Hospital, WI

Miller, RD
Director of forensic training, Mendota Mental Health Institute, WI

(Received 15 November 1984; accepted 7 January 1985)

Abstract

Despite the number of secure psychiatric facilities in operation, there has been little in the literature that discusses the interface between security and treatment. After the establishment of a new maximum security forensic psychiatric facility at Mendota Mental Health Institute, a study of the breakdown of security and treatment duties of clinical staff was undertaken. The authors report the results of this study, and discuss ways in which to improve communications and cooperation between security and clinical staff.

Keywords:
psychiatry, jurisprudence, security

Paper ID: JFS11068J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11068J
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