CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Conference registration entitles you to attend any session you select. Get up to date information across all aspects of the correctional health care. Asterisks show sessions approved for APA credit.
Monday, October 2, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | ||
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401 Beyond Medication Therapy: Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Program | Crosby Amoah, PharmD, RN, CCHP, Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. Liz Ikiki, PharmD, BSN, Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. Victoria Bryant, RN, BSN, Delaware Department of Corrections | One in every four U.S. health care dollars is spent on a person with diabetes. This presentation will discuss ways that a pharmacist-led diabetes program can improve diabetes outcomes and decrease health care costs for incarcerated patients. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
402 Promoting Correctional Nursing Through Student Learning Experiences | Patricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care | The American Association of Colleges of Nursing?s Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education emphasizes the need for immersion experiences and also highlights the importance of addressing health disparities, health inequities, health literacy, and social determinants of health in the delivery of health care to underserved populations. To address those issues, one school of nursing developed a population health clinical rotation that focuses on delivering care in a correctional facility. This presentation will highlight the program?s results. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
403 Managing the Complexities of Mental Health Treatment Units* | Kathryn Cook, PsyD, CCHP, Centurion Health Walter Campbell, PhD, CCHP-MH, Idaho Department of Correction | This session will focus on NCCHC Standard MH-G-02 Mental Health Programs and Residential Units, which outlines basic expectations and best practices for mental health treatment unit operations. We will take a deep dive into the practical application of this standard, breaking down what each compliance indicator means, how to implement them, and common challenges. Special focus will be on working with security and administration, suicide prevention, and the development of multidisciplinary treatment plans. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
404 Managing Risk: Strategies to Limit and Decrease Liability for Practitioners* | Doug Bitner, JD, Katz Korin Cunningham | One of the unique challenges in correctional health care is the abundance of lawsuits and judicial oversight. Although there is no way to prevent all lawsuits, there are strategies and practices that can assist practitioners in limiting the number of lawsuits or decreasing potential liability if they are sued. This presentation will look at strategies such as communication, charting, chronic care, and more that practitioners can use to address legal concerns in corrections. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
405 Moral Injury and Moral Disengagement Recommendations* | Stephanie Gangemi, PhD, LCSW, CCHP, University of Colorado Shannon Johnson, PhD, MSW, MPP, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs | Moral injury and moral disengagement are concepts that traditionally have been applied to military environments. A review of the literature reveals parallels to the experiences of health care and custody staff working in corrections. Moral injury focuses on the distress that people experience when they act in opposition to their consciences. This session will discuss the role of moral injury and moral disengagement and how to recognize and mitigate their effects. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
406 Telemedicine for Opioid Use Disorder: Implementation, Risk Mitigation, Acceptance* | Eric Weintraub, MD, University of Maryland Annabelle Belcher, PhD, University of Maryland Angel Dalverny, RN, BSN, Allegany County Sheriffs Department | More than 10 million individuals pass through U.S. detention centers annually, of which 63% meet criteria for drug dependence or abuse. Despite proven efficacy, treatment with medications for opioid use disorder is underutilized in jails, particularly in rural areas. This session will describe a telemedicine treatment program that engages patients during incarceration with an aim to bridge to community treatment. Speakers will discuss the program?s implementation, risk and diversion mitigation strategies, post-discharge outcomes, and staff acceptance. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
407 Incorporate Excellence into a Behavioral Health Program Through CQI* | Tracey Titus, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health Patrick McCray, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Centurion Health Seaaira Reedy, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health | This presentation covers the requirements of an often-misunderstood NCCHC standard, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Historically, CQI efforts focused on medical aspects of health care. But finding opportunities for improvement in behavioral health programs is equally important. The CQI process is also frequently misunderstood, resulting in deficiencies in one or more compliance indicators. This session covers the requirements of a robust CQI program that meets NCCHC standards and applies it to mental health programs. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
Monday, October 2, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | ||
408 MOUD Program Medical and Legal Review* | Kaveh Ofogh, MD, MEDIKO, Inc. Taylor Brewer, JD, Moran Reeves Conn | The opioid epidemic continues to pose an extraordinary challenge to society, and it is acutely evident in the correctional setting, where a disproportionately high percentage of the population has opioid use disorder. Correctional facilities face many obstacles to implementing successful MOUD programs, including hiring and training additional staff, budget constraints, and coordinating discharge. This session presents ways to overcome these challenges and covers recent litigation regarding the amendment of the ADA to treat OUD in corrections. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
409 Identifying and Managing Chronic Wounds | Linda Benskin, PhD, RN-C, Ferris Mfg. Corp | Chronic wounds are common in correctional care settings. Identifying wound etiology is essential to ensuring that interventions are appropriate. Learn how a thorough wound history and review of comorbidities can help in distinguishing between common chronic wound types and atypical or acute wounds and how to manage common chronic wound types effectively by addressing underlying causes. Case examples will be explored in this dynamic, interactive session. Educational Objectives
Level: Advanced |
410 Constitutional Requirements for Correctional Behavioral Health* | Joel Andrade, PhD, LICSW, MSW, CCHP-MH, Falcon Correctional and Community Services David Stephens, PsyD, Performance Brain Health Centers Robin Timme, PsyD, ABPP (Forensic), CCHP-MH, CCHP-A, Falcon Correctional and Community Services Benjamin Rice, JD, Falcon Correctional and Community Services | The landmark legal cases of Estelle v. Gamble and Bowring v. Godwin established only minimal criteria for required correctional health care, with little in the way of specifics, resulting in regional and jurisdictional differences in how the standard of care is defined. This session will explore which critical elements have emerged as fundamental to health care delivery in jails and prisons. Central tenets of what courts have deemed to be constitutionally adequate and inadequate will be discussed. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
411 Essentials for Youth Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Patient Care and Prevention* | Katie Chiou, BA, Brown University ? Warren Alpert School of Medicine Katie Cummings, LMHC, MA, Lifespan Timothy Owens, LMHC, MA, Rhode Island Hospital Elizabeth Lowenhaupt, MD, FAAP, CCHP, Brown University Warren Alpert School of Medicine | This session will provide a basic overview of the differences between suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injurious (NSSI) thoughts and behaviors in juvenile justice populations, common characteristics and risk factors of NSSI thoughts and behaviors, and risk assessment tools and strategies. Presenters will also cover treatment modalities used to address NSSI in youth, including a review of NSSI safety planning tools and strategies. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
412 2023 in Review: Correctional Health Care Headlines* | Wells Littlefield, BS, JD, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. | Lawsuits involving correctional health care continue to make headlines. This presentation will review correctional health care litigation developments for the past year, media coverage, and trends and common issues. We will discuss what the litigation landscape may look like in the future. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the legal standards for various claims that are commonly asserted in litigation. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
413 New Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails* | Linda Frazier, RN, BS, MA, Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. Marc Stern, MD, MPH, University of Washington Medical School Stephen Amos, MA, US Department of Justice | Substance use is a major health issue among individuals in custody, and jails and jurisdictions must be prepared to appropriately manage withdrawal, which can be life-threatening. The new BJA Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails sets forth best clinical practices for withdrawal management. Subject matter experts will provide information and tools to help participants operationalize the guidelines in any size jail, with special attention to administrative issues facing small jails. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
Monday, October 2, 2023, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | ||
415 Hepatoma: Risk, Detection, and Treatment* | Richard Kosierowski, MD, CCHP, YesCare | Hepatoma rates are rising, especially among incarcerated patients. Risk factor mitigation and early detection will produce the best treatment outcomes. Screening modalities of ultrasound and multiphase MRI/CT are key to identifying patients with hepatoma. Therapy options need to be tailored to disease burden, liver reserves, and patient?s performance status as well as DOC regulations. This session will discuss these important considerations, as well as the need for on-site staff to recognize therapy complications to prevent excessive toxicity. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
416 Avoiding Medication Errors in Juvenile Facilities | Tanja Salary, RN, EdD, Juvenile Justice Nursing-North Carolina | This presentation discusses medication errors in a juvenile justice residential facility. Our study shows that more education and training regarding increased communication among juvenile justice staff, including nurses who administer medications to juveniles to ensure adherence to patient safety standards is necessary. The presentation identifies patient safety standards and medication error reduction strategies. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
417 Introduction to DBT's Crisis Survival Strategies* | Lesley Chapin, PsyD, The Pauquette Center for Psychological Services Sheila Corroo, CSW, Wisconsin Department of Corrections | During acute periods of distress and crisis, the crisis survival strategies from DBT's distress tolerance module are exceptionally useful in helping patients navigate the crisis situation effectively. This session will teach participants some of the most important crisis survival strategies and provide ideas about when and how to coach patients in the midst of a crisis. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
418 Deposition Basics: Expect Challenges, Avoid Pitfalls* | Raymond Herr, MD, MS, CCHP, Falcon Inc Peter Bertling, JD, Bertling Law Group | Depositions are typically described as stressful and can leave those deposed feeling uncertain or disappointed. Attendees will gain an understanding of deposition basics, general guidelines to follow, and insights into the attorneys? deposition goals. The session will feature a simulated deposition question-and-answer format using audience participation to demonstrate the challenges and pitfalls of attorney questioning and will share strategies that can increase the likelihood of a successful deposition. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
419 Meeting the Standard for a Medical Surveillance Program for Incarcerated Workers* | Tracey Titus, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health Spencer Sego, BS, LPN, CCHP, Centurion Health | Since its introduction in 2018, many facilities have struggled to comply with NCCHC Standard B-04 Medical Surveillance of Inmate Workers, making it one of the most frequently missed standards. This session will explore each requirement and offer practical examples on how to establish a medical surveillance program. Participants will also hear from an accredited facility administrator on the challenges and successes of their recently established program. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
420 Insights from California's Office of the Inspector General Medical Inspection Unit* | Luu Nguyen, MD, FACP, California Office of the Inspector General Doreen Joy Pagaran, RN, BSN, LNC, MSN, CCHP-RN, California Office of the Inspector General | Since 2008, the OIG was tasked to independently monitor medical care in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The OIG program is objective, clinically appropriate, and metric-oriented and covers medical care at each California state correctional institution. The methodology involves three phases: data request and sampling, compliance and clinical case review fieldwork, and reporting. Attendees will learn how to incorporate the OIG experience to improve their own quality processes. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
421 Healthy Aging: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management* | Barbara Wakeen, RDN, MA, LD, CCHP, Correctional Nutrition Consultants, Ltd | This session will discuss how nutrition and lifestyle modifications can optimize health as patients age in corrections. The presentation includes nutrition guidelines, therapeutic diets, activity recommendations, and dietary factors that can impact healthy aging. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
Monday, October 2, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ||
422 Differentiating Epilepsy, Seizures, Tremors, Withdrawal, and Secondary Gain* | Todd Wilcox, MD, FACCP, MBA, CCHP-CP, CCHP-A, Salt Lake County Metro Jail | Disorders of involuntary movement represent a very frustrating management challenge in correctional settings. This session will focus on developing an understanding of the diseases that cause abnormal movements. Presenters will share tips for dealing with difficult seizure patients, pseudoseizures, and patients who attempt to fake seizures. Learn about the new generation of seizure medications and how they stack up to the traditional agents. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
423 Evaluating Staff With Simulation Scenarios | Susan Laffan, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Correctional Health Care Consultant | A simulation scenario is a representation of real-life events to achieve specific goals and can be applicable to many NCCHC standards/compliance indicators. Simulations are designed to assess, educate, and identify gaps in the understanding and/or application of knowledge. Education and competency can be achieved with "real-life? situations and experiences in a controlled environment. This session will provide key factors in designing simulation scenarios, goals to achieve, and evaluation of results. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
424 Improving Health Outcomes for Pregnant and Postpartum Women With Mental Health Services* | Eliana Schach, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Adi Katz, MD, Northwell | Incarcerated pregnant and postpartum women are more likely to experience mental health difficulties as they often have high rates of trauma and victimization, chronic health conditions, low social support, and previous mental health conditions. Enhanced psychosocial care can reduce maternal distress and mental health symptoms before and after birth and support smoother reentry. This session discusses the New Jersey Commission on Women?s Reentry?s template of care to address the growing needs of incarcerated mothers. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
425 Words Matter: Defend Litigation With Good Records* | J. Thaddeus Eckenrode, JD, Eckenrode-Maupin, Attorneys at Law | Carefully choosing the words you use in your medical and grievance documentation can help prevent lawsuits. Nothing says "deliberate indifference" like a callous or sarcastic comment in the chart -- or failing to document your actions. In litigation, the responses you give in statements or depositions can be the difference between a "win" and a multimillion-dollar verdict against you. Using actual depositions and video examples, this session will illustrate the importance of good communication. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
426 Journal of Correctional Health Care: What's New and How You Can Contribute* | AJ Harzke, DrPH, MDiv, MPH, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care | NCCHC’s peer-reviewed professional journal is growing, improving, and making an impact on the correctional health care field. Attend this session to learn what’s new and how you can get involved. In this talk, the Journal’s editor will describe its mission, target audience, and content areas; outline the key steps in developing and writing a manuscript; and explain the peer review, acceptance, and publication processes. Educational objectives
Level: Basic
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427 Collaboration with Public Health to Prevent Infectious Disease* | Brandon Halleck, BS, Indiana Department of Health Deborah Nichols, MPH, MS, Indiana Department of Correction | This presentation discusses how hiring cross-agency correctional epidemiologists has helped improve data quality, outbreak response, and education for staff and incarcerated people. These epidemiologists were able to assist with a giardia cluster, Candida auris, and invasive group streptococcal infection, as well as creating mpox informational flyers for 161 different correctional facilities. Future projects include conducting an assessment that will identify gaps where public health resources can make a significant impact. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
428 The Fundamentals of LGBTQ+ Health Care* | Cara Wolf, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, CCHP, University of Utah College of Nursing | Recent initiatives of Healthy People 2030, the Institute of Medicine, and the World Health Organization all focus on improving health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ patients. Studies repeatedly suggest that health care providers and students do not receive adequate education on the unique physical, mental, and sexual health considerations of the LGBTQ+ population. This session aims to improve basic cultural competency for health professionals caring for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing incarceration. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | ||
429 Zoonoses You Need to Know | Paul Targonski, MD, PhD, MPH, Virginia Department of Corrections Angelia Brennan, RN, Virginia Department of Corrections | Incarcerated persons may participate in vocational jobs in agriculture and farming in diverse programs ranging from aquaponics to vermiculture. Exposures to a wide range of animals, plants, and associated microorganisms may be unfamiliar to correctional practitioners and can represent a true threat to individual and population health. This session reviews correctional agribusiness zoonoses and presents cases to illustrate their presentation and management. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
430 Documentation Tips and Tricks | Deborah Ash, RN, MBA, MSN, CCHP-RN, Correctional Medical-Legal Consulting Laurina Boryca, RN, MBA, Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Nury Marcelo, RN, FNP, MSN, CCHP-RN, Cermak Health Services of Cook County -Cook County Dept of Corrections | Nurses make patient care a priority and may get so wrapped up that they forget to document. In today's litigious environment, being too busy to document can literally destroy your career. This session will focus on tips and tricks to make documentation quicker and easier while still being thorough. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
431 Depot Neuroleptics: Dosing and Disputes* | Sohrab Zahedi, MD, Centurion Health Vicki Miller, CRNP, MSN, FNP-BC, Centurion Health | Prevalence of serious mental illness, and treatment-resistant schizophrenia in particular, is higher in correctional settings than the general population. Management of this patient population, which is chronically nonadherent with treatment, is extremely challenging. The presenters will review the available formulations of depot neuroleptics, their associated adverse effects, and pharmacology. Standards of monitoring and management of side effects will be explored. Finally, the presenters will share successful cases where off-label dosing and frequency of depot formulations were used. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
432 Mock Deposition Preparation for Your Health Care Provider* | Beth Boone, JD, MBA, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Peter Wrobel, MD, CCHP, Genesys Health Alliance | You've been sued and asked to sit for deposition testimony. Now what? This session will include mock deposition prep of a physician with his counsel. Proper, honest communication with your attorney during the deposition preparation process and practice tips will be highlighted in this mock depo prep. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
433 CANCELLED Chronic Suicide Risk Factors in Justice-Involved Individuals* | This session has cancelled due to the federal shutdown. | |
434 Advancing Health Equity: Improving Reentry for People with HCV and HIV* | Akil Salter, New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Amber Alonzo, New York State Department of Health | Individuals released from incarceration face unique circumstances that make community engagement in HIV and/or HCV care and treatment challenging. To promote successful reentry, the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Office of Criminal Justice Services implemented the Corrections Health Initiative (CHI), which funds community-based organizations to implement prevention interventions and HIV/HCV navigation services within New York State correctional facilities. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
435 Implementation of AI for the Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy* | Rebecca Ballard, MD, FACCP, CCHP-CP, Centurion Health Dena Weitzman, OD, Digital Diagnostics | Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) can close health care gaps with point-of-care exams, obviating the need for a specialist. This session highlights the successful implementation of an autonomous AI diagnostic technology to test and diagnose diabetic retinopathy in a large state prison system. Participants will gain an understanding of the technology and its role in providing point-of-care diabetic retinal exams without the need for an eye-care specialist. Real-world data will be shared including lessons for successful adoption. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
436 Hardware Made Easy: A Primer on Orthopedic Devices and Management | Todd Wilcox, MD, FACCP, MBA, CCHP-CP, CCHP-A, Salt Lake County Metro Jail | Orthopedic hardware comes in a bewildering array of shapes, sizes, and configurations. However, knowledge of basic orthopedic concepts will allow you to make intelligent decisions about hardware management. Special topics of consideration include evaluation of hardware for infection, weight-bearing decisions, bunk placement, recreational restrictions, hardware removal decisions, and management of broken/displaced hardware. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
437 Envisioning a New Therapeutic Triad: Nurse, Officer, and Patient | Cybele Angel, PhD, RN, University of Alberta | A recent study found that "complex relationships" described the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship in correctional facilities. This relationship is characterized by the uniqueness of the setting, acculturation of health care staff, and a reconceptualizing the nurse-patient relationship as a triad with correctional officers. This presentation will discuss these findings and explore how a therapeutic triad can potentially improve the health care of incarcerated women. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
438 Innovations in Jail-Based Competency Restoration* | Melissa Tran-Chamblin, LMFT, CCHP, Liberty Healthcare Corporation Francis Ysla, MD, Liberty Healthcare Corporation | Jail-based restoration of competency treatment is an established alternative to inpatient hospitalization in multiple states, which presents new opportunities for jails already challenged with responsibility for growing numbers of individuals with serious mental illness and incompetency to stand trial. JBCT programs can reduce bed days, cost, behavioral disturbances, liability, aggression, and suicide risk, and avert litigation. Educational Objectives
Level: Advanced |
439 Litigation Lessons: Defensive Patience for Difficult Patients* | Kevin Peek, JD, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Alejandro Valdez, JD, Eckenrode-Maupin, Attorneys at Law | Correctional health care providers face unique challenges when handling varying types of ?difficult? patients. Whether the patient is known not to follow medical advice, appears to be drug-seeking, is known to be litigious, or is already suing the provider, health care professionals must patiently navigate their interactions to provide appropriate care and avoid any perception of deliberate indifference. Best practices for handling difficult interactions, charting of those interactions, and testifying regarding care will be discussed. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
440 Community-Corrections Collaboration for OTP Treatment* | Ashley Bone, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | It is vital to identify individuals entering and residing in correctional facilities who have alcohol and substance use disorders. Once they are known, care providers can implement appropriate protocols for Educational Objectives Level: Intermediate |
441 Ripped from the Headlines: Approaches to Managing High-Profile Cases* | Jessica Arabski, DO, Clark County Detention Center Scott Zavsza, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Amy Anapolsky, LCSW, MSW, Clark County Detention Center | High-profile individuals in a jail or prison have unique needs. They may have mental health issues or increased suicide risk due to shame and humiliation; they may experience media scrutiny or face increased security threats. This session address how these challenges are managed at Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas. The speakers will discuss existing literature and interventions by custody and mental health services staff to meet the needs of this special population. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
442 Workplace Ghosting: Not Just For Dating Anymore* | Susan Laffan, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Correctional Health Care Consultant | Have you had a candidate not show up for to a scheduled interview, a new hire not report for their first day of work, or a current employee quit or leave without notice? This phenomenon is on the rise: Indeed research found that 83% of employers have been ?ghosted.? This session will discuss common forms of workplace ghosting, the impact it can have, and strategies to minimize its occurrence. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | ||
443 Optimizing Care: Managing the Hepatitis C Patient Registry / Why a Chronic Kidney Disease Registry is a Must | William Boylan, FNP, RN-C, CCHP, Wellpath Orville Campbell, MD, MBA, C. David Solomon Consultants, LLC | This session includes two presentations. Optimizing Care: Managing the Hepatitis C Patient Registry Using clinical decision support and disease registries can provide value by increasing efficiencies and reducing waste. This session will explore how correctional health care programs can use clinical decision support and disease registries to improve communication, safety, prioritization, identification of population trends, and longitudinal management of individuals who have hepatitis C. The advantages of using spreadsheets to risk-stratify and identify specific clinical parameters will be demonstrated. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate Why a Chronic Kidney Disease Registry is a Must Diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease are complex and costly diseases with significant rates of morbidity and mortality that are growing among incarcerated individuals. Chronic kidney disease is a key driver for the burgeoning cost of health care delivery and death in prisons; hypertension and diabetes are the two most common causes of CKD. This session will explore the use of chronic disease registries in CKD to promote best practices, improved outcomes, and health equity. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
444 Developing a Nursing Operational Strategic Plan | Patricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care Mary Muse, RN, MSN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Muse & Associates | Strategic planning for nursing operations gives nursing staff direction and is critical in fostering a culture of professional practice, excellence in patient care, and quality patient outcomes. It can also lead to higher rates of recruitment and retention This presentation will discuss how to write and adopt a strategic and operational plan for correctional nursing and how to evaluate its effectiveness. It will also share tools and techniques to engage staff nurses in the process. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
445 Improving the Evaluation of Suicide Risk* | Karen Galin, PhD, Wellpath Renee Prew, PhD, CCHP, Wellpath | Mental health professionals recognize the importance of identifying risk and protective factors for individuals at risk for suicide, but they may not have been trained in how to synthesize this information. This session will focus on increasing skills in risk formulation by considering how acute and chronic risk factors, risk state and status, resources, and foreseeable changes interact to influence risk level. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
446 The Anatomy of a Correctional Health Care Lawsuit and Beyond* | Aynsley Harrow Mull, JD, Centurion Health Kristin Malcolm, Esq., JD, Centurion Health | This session will explore the types of questions correctional health care providers face if they are named in a lawsuit over care and treatment. Participants will learn about the initiation of litigation, depositions, settlement conferences, and trial in the context of strategies typically employed by plaintiffs. Included will be an overview of common questions about insurance, reports to the National Practitioner Databank and/or licensing boards, money being paid to resolve a case without consent, and more. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
447 Adapting Community OTP Standards to Corrections* | Sharif Nankoe, MD, MA, MPA, CCHP, Spectrum Health System Jeff Baxter, MD, Spectrum Health System | Treatment with medications for opioid use disorder in corrections is expanding rapidly, addressing an enormous gap that led to decades of increased opioid-related morbidity and mortality. This presentation will examine medical management challenges unique to correctional opioid treatment programs and share innovative strategies to adapt community OTP treatment standards to correctional environments. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
448 Managing Psychiatric Medications for Adolescents* | Elizabeth Lowenhaupt, MD, FAAP, CCHP, Brown University Warren Alpert School of Medicine | This presentation will review psychotropic medications for adolescents, including indications, off-label use, and adverse effects of major classes, especially ADHD medications (stimulant and nonstimulant), antidepressants, and antipsychotics. Clinical and ethical discussions will include polypharmacy; monitoring for and management of potential adverse effects; role of standing vs. as-needed medications in managing aggression and behavioral issues; and access to continuity of psychiatric care between settings. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
449 The Strategic Bedside Manner: How to Tactically Speak With the Incarcerated* | Jim Martin, BS, MPSA, CCHP, Physician Correctional, USA | Health staff often encounter incarcerated patients under stressful conditions when they are upset, frightened, or hostile. During this session, you learn how to look at patient conflicts creatively, remain under emotional control during disagreements, find solutions to potentially difficult situations, and maintain professionalism in all patient encounters. This overview will give you options for tactically communicating to achieve voluntary compliance while maintaining professionalism, self-control, and personal safely. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | ||
450 Applying Neuroscience to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury* | Doug Major, OD, CCHP, San Luis Obispo County Jail | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a huge silent epidemic within incarcerated populations, underdiagnosed and untreated. TBI leads sufferers to become more emotionally and behaviorally dysregulated and more likely to experience a variety of mental health disorders. This session will explore behavioral health best practices, current neuroscience research, the six TBI diagnostic trajectories, early diagnosis, and actionable treatment options. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
451 Experiences and Skills of Correctional Nurses in Australia | Jo Burton, NP,RN, MN, MIngH, The University of Sydney | The professional development of the custodial health nurse (CHN) as a nursing specialty has been accepted internationally but, until now, has been mainly overlooked in Australia. This presentation will report the preliminary results of a workforce survey of CHNs in New South Wales, Australia, which determines the demographic profile and workplace experience of this nursing cohort. Future applications, locally and internationally, of the overall results will be discussed. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
452 Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender and Intersex Individuals* | Melisa Holdway, LMHC, Washington Department of Corrections Nathaniel Burt, PhD, Washington Department of Corrections | Gender-responsive approaches are recommended when providing treatment and services to transgender and intersex people. This session will outline evidence-based treatment models including adaptive and responsive service delivery that addresses cultural elements and unique treatment needs. Additional topics are correctional barriers to providing responsive care, including staff bias and attitudes, and future areas of study. The presenters will share examples and practical applications. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
453 13th: Film Screening and Discussion of the Slavery Loophole Part 1* | Mary Muse, RN, MSN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Muse & Associates Joel Andrade, PhD, LICSW, MSW, CCHP-MH, Falcon Correctional and Community Services Dionne Hart, MD, CCHP-MH, Care From the Heart | NCCHC has formed an ad hoc Committee on Systemic Racism in Correctional Health Care to identify how racism toward Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) manifests in our work environments and its many negative impacts, as well as identifying ways to chip away at racism and improve our patients' well-being. Screening and discussion of the critically acclaimed film documentary "13th" directed by Ava Duvernay will continue conversations surrounding systemic racism. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
454 Considerations for Medication Use and Preventive Health for the Aging Population | Briana Murray, PharmD, Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. | This presentation will discuss the aging incarcerated population, criteria to assist with prescribing and deprescribing medications to those patients, and preventive health measures that are important for them. Attendees will learn new methods to take proper care of their geriatric patients and will explore the positive outcomes of a real-life case study. Learning Objectives Level: Intermediate |
455 Enhance Your Professional Journey with CCHP, Advanced, and Specialty Certification* | Matissa Sammons, MA, CCHP, National Commission on Correctional Health Care | The Certified Correctional Health Professional program is the premier national certification dedicated to recognizing the special skills and knowledge necessary to provide care in the complex world of corrections. Today the program certifies over 4,000 nurses, physicians, dentists, mental health professionals, administrators, and others. This talk will present an overview of CCHP certification including guidance and practical advice on eligibility, how to apply, the exam, recertification, and the benefits of becoming a CCHP. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
456 The Change Leader Academy's Guide to Promoting Quality Improvement* | Tim Reichenberger, MPA, Wisconsin Resource Center Theresa Barwell, Wisconsin Resource Center | How do you support quality in a correctional setting? The Change Leader Academy at the Wisconsin Resource Center was designed to promote quality improvement methodologies within state institutions. The mission is not only to teach the concepts, but also to empower participants to lead teams through their own Change Leader projects. Attendees will learn how to initiate and grow this type of program so it becomes part of their normal improvement efforts. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | ||
457 Evaluating High-Cost Therapies for Diabetic Patients | Henry So, PharmD, BS, Diamond Pharmacy Services & Medical Supply | This presentation will identify special populations at elevated risk of type 2 diabetes sequelae: chronic kidney disease, heart failure, cardiovascular disease, common hypoglycemia, and obesity. With the anti-diabetic drug market expanding to capture relevant indications, this presentation will not only identify those at high risk, but also provide direction for providers to pinpoint those special populations and decide whether it is appropriate to continue high-cost therapies. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
458 Nursing Lessons Learned from Mortality Review | Sue Medley-Lane, RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health | As advances in technology influence the medical field, the role of the nurse is evolving. One of the nurse’s primary responsibilities is to focus on the care and safety of the patient. Theory and practice are the foundations of the nursing process. An integral component of this process is critical thinking. This presentation will look at the importance of the nursing process, evidence-based practices, and the value of critical thinking in promoting patient safety and favorable outcomes. Educational Objectives Level: Basic |
459 Correctional Psychopharm Part 1* | Scott Eliason, MD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health Amanda Tillemans, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CCHP, Centurion Health | There are considerable risks to consider when prescribing psychiatric medications to incarcerated patients. This presentation will review the challenges and focus on safely helping this vulnerable population receive the mental health care they need. We will also look at documentation strategies to make sure providers are legally protected. Part 1 will focus on antidepressant, sleep, and antianxiety medications. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
460 Defensive Charting: A Legal Perspective on the Do's and Don'ts of Documentation* | Doug Bitner, JD, Katz Korin Cunningham | Many health professionals struggle with creating adequate and thorough charting. By the time a case reaches an attorney's desk, there are often omissions, misspellings, inconsistencies, or failures in following up. Examples will be used to help illustrate charting's impact in the judicial setting and how to avoid common pitfalls associated with poor documentation. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
461 How Electronic Medical Records Support the Quintuple Aim of Health Care* | Julia Bruner, MD, MBA, MS, The MetroHealth System | Over a three-year period, an expanded EHR supported a transition to a population health model within a jail, enabled improvements in clinical practice, enhanced patients and clinician experience, and supported advancing health equity in a vulnerable population. The Quintuple Aim within correctional health care necessitates a strong technological infrastructure. This presentation discusses how the EHR provides an infrastructure that supports patient- and population-centered quality improvement in a jail. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
462 13th: Film Screening and Discussion of the Slavery Loophole Part 2* | Mary Muse, RN, MSN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Muse & Associates Joel Andrade, PhD, LICSW, MSW, CCHP-MH, Falcon Correctional and Community Services Dionne Hart, MD, CCHP-MH, Care From the Heart | This session continues from session 453 with a discussion and screening of the critically acclaimed film 13th directed by Ava Duvernay. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
463 Comprehensive Psychosocial Treatment for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder* | Lisa Dagnello, LMHC, MS, Spectrum Health System Mahalia Minton, BA, Spectrum Health System | Continuing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) for those reentering the community following incarceration remains a top public health priority as those individuals are at high risk for returning to nonprescribed substance use and fatal opioid overdose. This presentation examines the comprehensive psychosocial treatment approaches necessary to care for individuals on MOUD during incarceration and postrelease and proposes key strategies for successful reentry. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | ||
Roundtable Breakfast Discussions* | See the titles on the Roundtables page | |
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
464 Hospice and Advance Directives* | Philip Eskew, DO, JD, CCHP-CP, YesCare, MO | The geriatric population in correctional settings has increased over time. This presentation will review many aspects of caring for this population, including a discussion of a hospice program with incarcerated workers, completing POLST/MOLST advance directives with incarcerated patients, and the legal landscape surrounding physician-assisted suicide. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
465 Creating Successful Correctional Nurses Through Specialized Education | Shena Patel, RN, MSN, CCHP, Riverside University Health System | Correctional nursing requires a diverse skill set, including medical-surgical, emergency, critical care, and mental health care. These topics are often not well taught in nursing school or traditional medical settings. In this presentation, we will evaluate the nurse's ability to provide care for a variety of needs and develop a lesson plan to address areas where there are deficiencies. Creating education and routine follow up on nursing skills is essential to maintaining staff and improving patient care. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
466 The Impact of Jail-Based Competency Programs and Involuntary Medication Orders* | Mandeep Bagga, MD, Precision Psychiatric Services, Inc Abdolreza Saadabadi, MD, CCHP, Precision Psychiatric Services, Inc | This session will explore the use of jail-based competency programs and involuntary medication orders as possible interventions to assist facilities dealing with the expanding mental health crisis. The speakers will discuss the challenges faced within correctional facilities and the potential benefits of using these interventions, as well as criticisms and ethical considerations. Guidance to help those looking to implement such a program at their institutions also will be provided. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
467 Outside Consults: Do's and Don'ts from a Medical Director and Counsel* | Beth Boone, JD, MBA, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Peter Wrobel, MD, CCHP, Genesys Health Alliance | Outside consultation with specialty providers continues to be a hot topic in correctional health care litigation. This session will include a discussion of when outside consultations are reasonable and necessary from a medical director's and an attorney's perspective, as well as why consultations are frequently litigated. Documentation will be highlighted. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
468 Unconscious Bias Countermeasures in Health Care* | Orville Campbell, MD, MBA, C. David Solomon Consultants, LLC | Unconscious (implicit) bias is a social attitude or stereotype about certain groups of people that individuals form subconsciously and usually operate contrary to conscious beliefs. Unconscious bias can adversely impact progress involving health care equity; influence service type, location, and if or how service is delivered; and may erode or destroy patient-provider trust. This session explores possible solutions to negative health care impacts of unconscious bias on incarcerated people. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
470 All Together: Creating a Prison-Based Therapeutic Community / Shared Life Experiences: Augmenting Treatment and Recovery Through Peer Support* | Duke Johnson, BA, WestCare Illinois Mary Huffman, JD, Ohio Second District Court of Appeals Dustin Cantrell, PhD, WestCare Foundation Teresa Russell, MBA, Montgomery County Jail | This session includes two presentations. All Together: Creating a Prison-Based Therapeutic Community Learn the story of WestCare's therapeutic community at an Illinois prison. Speakers will describe the overall structure and function of the TC model, explore the challenges of implementing a TC in a correctional setting (especially with the complications of COVID-19), and discuss how to measure program effectiveness in terms of impact on the lives of program participants, including recidivism data. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate Shared Life Experiences: Augmenting Treatment and Recovery Through Peer Support This session explores the value of a corrections-based peer support program that offers continued support postincarceration, including through probation supervision and as a support to specialty dockets. Details include how to select appropriate peer supporters, the specific services provided by peer supporters, how the services are promoted to eligible individuals and effectively delivered, as well as the importance of building cooperative partnerships with corrections professionals, medical and mental health staff, and local treatment providers. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
471 Fentanyl: Lessons Learned at the Tip of the Spear* | David Crutchfield, MD, Maricopa County Correctional Health Services | Fentanyl has made the probability of adverse events in jails even more likely. With fentanyl, withdrawal treatment is more complicated and changes such as ECG findings of prolonged QT/QTc (not described in the literature) may occur. Withdrawal screening, monitoring, treatment, and toxicologic data will be presented. The session will include case studies and strategies to counter fentanyl's challenges. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
472 Using Psychiatric NPs to Initiate Psychiatric Treatment Plans* | This session will detail how LA County initiated the use of a supervising psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioners in the Inmate Reception Center to provide continuity of care and initiate a psychiatric treatment plan. Attendees will learn about the change in staffing and new workflow, pre- and post-staffing data about patients seen, and common issues encountered when changing a process in the facility. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate | |
473 Reduce Turnover and Increase Employee Satisfaction With Relationship-Based Care* | Gina Olson, RN, MSN, CCHP, Wellpath | The decline in nursing graduates and high turnover rates are creating problems in hiring and retaining these essential professionals. This presentation will discuss Relationship-Based Care, which includes leadership, teamwork, professional practice, care delivery, resources, and outcomes. RBC improves safety, quality, and patient and staff satisfaction by improving every relationship within the health care system. Learn about evidence-based RBC practices and how the model can be applied in corrections and positively affect staff retention. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
474 Infection Control: Policies, Regulations, Guidelines, and Recommendations* | Sue Medley-Lane, RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health | The infection control program is responsible for patient safety and policies for infection prevention and control in correctional health care. The coordination of department, state, federal, CDC, OSHA, and nongovernmental organization policies, regulations, recommendations, and guidelines must be evaluated for adaptation to the correctional setting. This session will address access, adaptation, and evaluation of the infection prevention and control program as medical and scientific knowledge evolves. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
475 Reduce Risk with a Modernized Approach to Compliance and Accreditation* | Dustan Oberhauser, MBA, MS, CCHP, MTC Medical Amy Riggs Reynolds, PsyD, PowerDMS by NEOGOV | Achieving compliance with industry standards is instrumental to maintaining correctional facility operations, protecting staff and inmates, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. However, the process is often daunting and time-intensive. This presentation will detail how to efficiently create and maintain an electronic compliance program, from policies and practices to external protocols. Gain a clear understanding of best practices for developing a multifacility compliance program that will create continuity of operations for years to come. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
476 An Invaluable Tool: How to Crosswalk Your Policies and Procedures with NCCHC Standards* | Wendy Habert, MBA, CCHP, National Commission on Correctional Health Care | Is every NCCHC standard and compliance indicator mentioned in your policies and procedures (P & P)? Do your P & P have different numbering/naming than the corresponding NCCHC Standards? Is it hard to find NCCHC Standards information in your P & P? Solving these problems makes a P & P crosswalk invaluable. This session explains why and when a P & P crosswalk with NCCHC standards is important, how to create/set it up, and how to maintain it going forward. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
477 First, Do No Harm: Applying a Harm Reduction Public Health Lens to Corrections/Expanding Access to Substance Use Treatment and Integrating Harm Reduction Philosophies* | Mariya Leyderman, PsyD, MA, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Main Jail (formerly Louisville DOC Jail Complex and Corrections Center) Melissa Caminiti, RN, MPH, Groups Recover Together Ben Goldman, MA, Louisville Metro DOC Jail Complex and Corrections Center Robyn Hodges, PsyD, CCHP, Wellpath Anthony Cantillo, Maine Department of Corrections | This session includes two presentations. First, Do No Harm: Applying a Harm Reduction Public Health Lens to Corrections The Maine Model of Corrections is a transformative model of correctional care established by the Maine Department of Corrections to promote self-actualization and reduce stigma for incarcerated individuals. This session demonstrates two aspects of the Maine Model: Expanding access to medications for opioid use disorders and adopting harm reduction philosophies and practices to promote health within correctional facilities and community correction settings. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic Expanding Access to Substance Use Treatment and Integrating Harm Reduction Philosophies* The overdose crisis and associated rise in drug poisonings among incarcerated people make jails a promising site for public health interventions using a harm reduction lens. This presentation will highlight opportunities to implement interventions to advance public health and health equity in carceral settings. Participants will learn about initiatives including the successful program at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections that provides naloxone inside dorms to empower incarcerated people to save the lives of their peers. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | ||
478 Strategies to Expand Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment | Nathan Furukawa, MD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Deborah Nichols, MPH, MS, Indiana Department of Correction | Highly effective, well-tolerated, oral-only treatment for hepatitis C with direct-acting antiviral agents has been available for nearly a decade. Although curative treatment with DAAs is recommended for essentially everyone with hepatitis C, comprehensive hepatitis C testing and treatment in correctional settings has been challenged by various organizational, staffing, and budget constraints. This session presents strategies to advance hepatitis C elimination in correctional settings. Educational Objectives
Level: Advanced |
479 The Nurse's Role in Hunger Strikes and Force Feeding | Erica Soto, MSN, RN, CCHP, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Nurses in detention facilities sometimes encounter patients who stop eating or drinking to reach a goal, because of mental illness, or for religious reasons. This session will review evidence-based research related to hunger strikes, refeeding syndrome, and force feeding by NG tube. Attendees will learn about the role of the nurse, patient education, and common labs of concern for patients on hunger strikes. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
480 Correctional Psychopharm Part 2* | Scott Eliason, MD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health Amanda Tillemans, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CCHP, Centurion Health | There are considerable risks to consider when prescribing psychiatric medications to incarcerated patients. This presentation will review the challenges and focus on safely helping this vulnerable population receive the mental health care they need. We will also look at documentation strategies to make sure providers are legally protected. Part 2 will focus on mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medication. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
481 Your EHR Team: Where Clinical Care Meets IT* | Chris Bourque, LPN, CCHP, Centurion Health Sharon McNab, RN, MSN, CCHP-RN, Centurion Health Asaf Krudo, LPN, CCHP, Centurion Health April Lee, LPN, Centurion Health | Electronic health records can provide tools to identify patient risk behaviors in acute and chronic care and allow providers to focus on patients while providing safer care. A well-designed EHR helps ensure communication between disciplines and departments; it also relies significantly on cooperation. This session will highlight a process that allows users to submit suggestions for improvements. The presenters will review the process from initiation to implementation and discuss the role of the EHR team. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
482 Investigation of Invasive Serratia Marcescens Infections* | Marlena Scherer, RN, BSN, PHN, CCHP, California Correctional Health Care Services | A cluster of serious invasive Serratia marcescens infections was identified in a California State Prison Facility from 2020 ? 2022. Investigation into the cluster revealed a majority of cases reported recent injection drug use. Environmental investigation revealed several opportunities for enhancement of environmental disinfection practices. Learn how mitigation strategies, including patient education on risks of IDU, substance use disorder treatment, and improved environmental disinfection practices, were effective in reducing the incidence of infections. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
483 Collaborative Utilization Management: A Roadmap* | Murray Young, MD, Centurion Health | Utilization management is one of the most important and effective tools for quality care and patient satisfaction. This presentation highlights the importance of including physical exam basics and the types of imaging and labs that must be included to streamline approval for a consult request. Specific examples include neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and rheumatology. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
484 Urban Reentry Services for Low-Income Adults* | David Richardson, PhD, COOP, Coalition for Responsible Community Development | The challenges of reentry can be particularly daunting for low-income adults in urban areas. With the right support and resources, reentry services can help reduce recidivism and support successful integration into the community. Services may include job training, housing assistance, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and access to education. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM | ||
485 CANCELLED | The session Reducing Inpatient Hospitalization Costs has been cancelled.
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486 Nursing Sick Call: Roles and Responsibilities in an Effective Sick Call System | Tracey Titus, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health Mari Knight, DNP, MSN, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health | The nursing team is essential to ensure patients receive access to care for nonurgent health care requests. With the staffing shortage and changes in processes since the pandemic, conducting sick call is even more challenging. In this session, we will present an overview of sick call options and invite discussion on how nurses can overcome barriers in meeting NCCHC sick call requirements. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
488 Opioids and Overdoses: Evidence-Based Treatment and Prevention for Youths* | Kym Ahrens, MD, MPH, Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families Katherine Ruiz, RN, BSN, CCHP, Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families David Wasmundt, RN, CCHP-RN, Washington State DHSH Juvenile Rehabilitation Lisa Tilley, RN, BSN, CCHP, Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families Taylor Pitts, CCHP, Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families Juvenile Rehabilitation | This session describes the implementation of a comprehensive, evidence-based medical opioid treatment/prevention initiative in one state juvenile system during the fentanyl era. It will provide an overview of the opioid epidemic and evidence-based medical opioid and overdose treatment/prevention strategies. The presentation includes interactive cases to reinforce content and attendees are encouraged to share resources and strategies. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
489 The CARES Project: Community Reentry for People with HIV* | Monetha Gaskin, MPH, CCHP, South Carolina Department of Public Health Melissa Frisbie, MPH, New York State Department of Health Daron Kirven, BS, Prism Health North Texas | Many people with HIV do not remain in HIV care after release from prison. Programs that support continuity of HIV medical care for PWH released from prison are vital. This presentation will highlight three program models that support continuity of care and viral suppression among PWH released from state prisons. Key strategies and lessons learned for successful collaborations between public health entities and correctional facilities will be discussed. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | ||
490 Applying the Leaders Eat Last Theory in Corrections* | Megan Leinen, RN, BSN, MBA, CCHP, Wellpath | As leaders, we often get hung up on the day to day of operations and forget our most important asset, the people. This presentation analyzes Simon Sinek's book "Leaders Eat Last" and focuses on the key concepts of empathy, safety, and trust when leading others. Through real examples from correctional health care with application from Sinek's theories, we can increase retention and improve daily operations through increased job satisfaction. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
491 Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Leadership: Reducing Adverse Medical Events in Your Facility* | Richard Forbus, MBA, CCHP, National Commission on Correctional Health Care Wendy Habert, MBA, CCHP, National Commission on Correctional Health Care | This session will focus on the importance of collaborative leadership among custody command staff and medical and mental health administrators. All levels of the operation must work together to ensure the best care, custody, and control. Regular interaction that includes formalized meetings and impromptu problem-solving sessions will be discussed. The importance of data-driven decision-making and Continuous Quality Improvement programs will be explored. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic |
492 Behavioral Health Supports for Reentry* | Whitney Kraemer, LMHC, CCHP, ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School Jacquie Richards, BS, ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School Oluchi Oguchienti, MPP, ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School | The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Supports for Justice Involved initiative (BH-JI) is a reach-in, reentry model that provides specialized behavioral health supports to justice-involved individuals with mental health or addiction needs. This presentation discusses how the project connects recently released individuals to health care services and community services and shows improved health outcomes, decreased fatal overdoses, and reduced recidivism. Educational Objectives
Level: Intermediate |
494 State-Mandated MAT Programs in Jails: Crisis or Opportunity?* | Rita Torres, CCHP, Health Care Partners Foundation Hon. Judy Amabile, Colorado General Assembly | Part 1 of this session, Progression of MOUD in the BOP: Using Pharmacists to Expand Access, cancelled due to the Government shutdown. State-Mandated MAT Programs in Jails: Crisis or Opportunity? In 2022, Colorado mandated Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs in all jails by July 1, 2023, without offering funding or assistance. This created a tremendous panic, especially for the smaller rural county jails. A group of these small jails banded together to find creative solutions. They developed unique MAT programs and created a Regional Jail Project hub to share resources for MAT, community transition programs, training programs, future grant projects, and technology innovation. Educational Objectives
Level: Basic
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As of June 26, 2023. Subject to change.