Agency Information
Hocking
Correctional Facility is a Level 1 and 2 facility
providing a safe and secure environment and rehabilitative
programming for a diverse groups of about 500 inmates,
mostly older offenders. The facility, which opened in
1983, sits on 18 acres just outside of Nelsonville.
CCE Site
Hocking Correctional Facility
Post Office Box 59
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
Phone
(740) 753-1917 ext. 242
Fax
(740) 753-4277
Contact Person
Susan Wheeler, Case Manager (When
reporting to the agency, please ask for Ms. Wheeler at the
security stop)
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 am –
4:00 pm
Thursday and Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Special Notes
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An orientation to the facility will be held
once a quarter. Failure to attend the orientation will not
change your assignment.
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You MUST call Ms. Wheeler 2 days before your
presentation. If not, you will not be allowed to enter the
facility. An outline of your presentation must be given
to Ms. Wheeler at the time of your CCE.
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Please arrive on time; if you arrive even a few minutes
late,
please call the agency contact person to explain.
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It is a felony to possess alcohol, drugs,
weapons, and ammunition on state property. State property
includes your motor vehicle.
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Take only necessary items and identification.
Purses and briefcases will be searched. Do not bring
pagers, cell phones, or electronic devices into the
facility.
Specific CCE Goals
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Gain experience in preventive medicine,
patient teaching and community education by preparing and
teaching relevant health topics to inmates at a correctional
facility.
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Develop interpersonal communication skills
with individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
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Practice social responsibility by contributing
health presentations to the pre-release program and inmates
at the jail.
Objectives/Activities
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Observe the dynamics of a correctional
facility.
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Determine health concerns of individuals
residing in a correctional facility.
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Develop and instruct a 40- to 60-minute
presentation for men in a corrections facility on selected
topics such as hypertension, heart disease, effects of
smoking, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, depression, nutrition, arthritis,
hepatitis C, diabetes, and
dangers of tattoos & body piercing. These
resources may be obtained from the Area Health Education
Center, 027 Grosvenor Hall or acquired from Internet sites such as
Health Finder.
Equipment Needed for Activity
Inform Ms. Wheeler of the materials
to be used during your presentation.
Dress
Identification Badge must be worn. A
visitor badge will be given to cover your OU-HCOM badge. You
are required to dress professionally. No shorts, torn or
ripped pants, crop tops, tank tops, or sleeveless shirts.
Responsibilities of the Medical
Student
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While on agency property, medical students
will conform to all applicable policies and procedures of
the agency.
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Medical students will exercise confidentiality
with regard to all patient and/or staff information gained
during the clinical experience.
Directions
Take Route 33 West to Nelsonville.
When you get to the Rocky Boot Outlet:
You turn right on to "Hocking St." and when you get to the
square (the one with the fountain) you follow "Fort St."
Turn right on to Pleasantville Ave. when you see the Hocking
Correctional Center sign. Go to the Second building, a one-story
brick. Enter in the side door and ask for Ms. Wheeler or
her supervisor at the desk.
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