This talk details medical, administrative, custodial, and legal issues that are the most common problem areas in terms of correctional health care quality, efficiency, accreditation, and litigation. The presenter will provide a comprehensive review of issues that you can use to assess your own facility, along with proven solutions for implementing change to address operational challenges.

Educational Objectives

• Review basic operational issues that frequently impact correctional health care delivery
• Identify potential areas of risk for providers and health care systems commonly seen in plaintiff cases
• Discuss effective tools, mechanisms, and policy changes to address these challenges

Level Intermediate