Absolutely need to know Civil Commitment Process, knowing how to give forced medication, understanding/knowing how to properly force restrain patients, and general emphasis on knowing your surroundings/not being afraid. This is a very hostile type of environment, providers are dealing with murderers, convicts, who are severely mentally ill.
18+ males to start
APN on some units but majority of time, they will be alone on units. So make sure they can work independently without help on units. There will be security on units. HST staff 5-6 on unit. Medical service officer can be called in for some consults if they feel uncomfortable with specific patients.