Schedule at a Glance: National Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration	Other
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
P01 An In-Depth Review of NCCHC's 2026 Standards for Health Services in Jails and Prisons*	Preconference Seminar
P02 An In-Depth Review of NCCHC’s 2026 Standards for Mental Health Services	Preconference Seminar
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
NCCHC Store	Other
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CCHP Study Lounge	Other
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Registration	Other
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
P03 The First 72 Hours: Where Lives Are Lost—or Saved—Behind Bars	Preconference Seminar
P04 The Opioid Simulation: An Interactive Experience	Preconference Seminar
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
P05 Translating Standards Into Nursing Practice: Preparation for the CCHP-N Exam	Preconference Seminar
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
NCCHC Store	Other
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CCHP and Specialty Exams	Other
CCHP-N Exam	Other
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
P06 Suicide Precautions: Clinical Risks, Legal Risks, and Solutions	Preconference Seminar
P07 Continuous Quality Improvement: Strategies and Techniques to Measure Change	Preconference Seminar
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Opening Reception	Exhibit Hall
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration	Other
Monday, October 26, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
P1 Estelle v. Gamble at 50: The Decision That Reshaped Correctional Health Care	Plenary Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Refreshment Break	Exhibit Hall
Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
NCCHC Store	Other
Monday, October 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
401 A Review of Gastrointestinal Issues Relevant to Correctional Facilities	Conference Session
402 Leveraging Licensed Vocational Nurses: Hiring, Training, Advancement, and Retention	Conference Session
403 The First 72 Hours: A Legal Perspective on Risk in Patient Intake	Conference Session
404 Updating the Playbook: From Manipulation Detection to Trauma-Informed Care	Conference Session
405 Implementing Medicaid Reentry: Lessons Learned	Conference Session
406 Opioid Overdose Prevention for Justice-Involved Adolescents	Conference Session
407 Best Practices for Caring for Pregnant and Postpartum People with OUD	Conference Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Lunch	Exhibit Hall
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
408 Why Everything Makes Them Sick: Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome	Conference Session
409 What Correctional Nurses Really Do: Defining Practice Through NIC-NOC	Conference Session
410 Navigating Federal Lawsuits: The Power of Documentation	Conference Session
411 More Than Mood Swings: Management of Bipolar Symptoms	Conference Session
412 Eating Disorder Monitoring and Management in Youth	Conference Session
413 Peer Caregiving and Multidisciplinary Teams: Improving Team Culture	Conference Session
414 Aging Behind Bars: Challenges, Impacts, and Pathways Forward	Conference Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
415 K2 and Other Synthetic Illicit Drugs: Treatment Options and Challenges	Conference Session
416 Day One to Year One: Onboarding Correctional Nurses	Conference Session
417 Words Matter: Avoiding Claims and Defending Lawsuits	Conference Session
418 Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: From Neurobiology to Clinical Intervention	Conference Session
419 Frontline Intelligence: Why Great Leaders Listen Before It’s Too Late	Conference Session
420 Restoring Potential: The Synergy of Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology in Juvenile Settings	Conference Session
421 Integrating Custody and Clinical Systems to Prevent Harm	Conference Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
428 Trauma-Informed Dental Care: A Framework and Baseline Assessment of Clinical Practice	Conference Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
422 Integrating Cancer Care for Better Outcomes	Conference Session
423 From Crisis to Closure: Advancing Wound Care Innovation	Conference Session
424 Restrictive Housing: Usage, Legal Landscape, and Clinical Safeguards	Conference Session
425 Too Ill to Proceed: Competency Delays and Practical Solutions	Conference Session
426 Strengthening Your Infection Control Program Compliance	Conference Session
427 Beyond the Jail Cell: Building Opportunities for Recovery and Reentry	Conference Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
NCCHC Foundation Reception (Sponsored by Physician Correctional, USA)	Other
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration	Other
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NCCHC Store	Other
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
429 Choosing Your Battles: When to Push, When to Pause, and How to Intervene Effectively	Conference Session
430 Breaking Stereotypes: Next-Gen Nurses Redefining Correctional Health	Conference Session
431 The Six Most Common Mistakes in Correctional Litigation	Conference Session
432 When Crisis Hits: Implementing a Co-Responder Model for Crisis Management	Conference Session
433 Maintaining Compliance With the Most Commonly Cited NCCHC "Essential" Standards	Conference Session
434 Using Telehealth to Improve Post-Release MAT Care	Conference Session
435 Rethinking Gabapentinoids: Improving Safety and Reducing Misuse	Conference Session
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall	Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Break	Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
436 From Oversight to Opportunity: Conducting Ethical Research in Corrections	Conference Session
437 Bridging the Gap: Leveraging ABA and NCCHC Standards to Mitigate Eighth Amendment Risks	Conference Session
438 Beyond the Medical Record: Digital Evidence, Defensibility, and Litigation Risk	Conference Session
439 Managing Suicide and Self-Injury: Clinical Conversations, Safety Planning, and Team Communication	Conference Session
440 Winning Trust: What Jail Leaders Expect from Health Care Partners	Conference Session
441 Successful Substance Use Treatment With Certified Peer Recovery Coaches	Conference Session
442 One Patient, One Team: Improving Communication Between Physical and Behavioral Health	Conference Session
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Break & Raffle	Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
443a Miscommunication to Safer Care: Strengthening the Custody-Health Care Interface	Conference Session
444a Integrating Mental Health and Primary Care: A Population Health Approach	Conference Session
445a Early Lessons in Implementing Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waivers	Conference Session
446a Building Effective Jail-NTP Partnerships for Methadone Continuity	Conference Session
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
447 Intake Screenings: Nursing Assessment and Decision-Making	Conference Session
448 The Power of Mentorship	Conference Session
449 Advancing Health Literacy and Trust Through Peer-Led Education in Corrections	Conference Session
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
444b From Anxiety to Achievement: Reclaiming Confidence with Mindfulness	Conference Session
445b Building a Telehealth MOUD Continuum Using The 1115 Waiver	Conference Session
446b Therapeutic Living Units as a Solution for Successful Reentry	Conference Session
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
450 Type 2 Diabetes Care in Corrections: New Guidelines, New Strategies	Conference Session
451 The Lateral Leader: The Nurse Professional Development Practitioner Role - Part 1	Conference Session
452 Trust, but Verify: Subjective Complaints and Liability	Conference Session
453 Balancing Access, Safety, and Value: A Systemwide Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Program	Conference Session
454 Medicaid Billing for Prerelease Services	Conference Session
455 CCHP Certification: Navigating Your Path to Success	Conference Session
456 Held and Healing: A Documentary and Panel Discussion on Pregnancy, Race, Substance Use, and Incarceration - Part 1	Conference Session
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
457 Empowering Medical Staff to Triage Eye Complaints	Conference Session
458 The Lateral Leader: The Nurse Professional Development Practitioner Role - Part 2	Conference Session
459 Maintaining Compliance With the Most Commonly Cited NCCHC "Important" Standards	Conference Session
460 From Justice Referral to Community Stability: A Systems-Level Model Advancing Continuity of Care	Conference Session
461 Improving Quality Between Written Policy and Real Practice	Conference Session
462 Held and Healing: A Documentary and Panel Discussion on Pregnancy, Race, Substance Use, and Incarceration - Part 2	Conference Session
463 Improving Workforce Performance With Automated JIT Pharmacy Management	Conference Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Registration	Other
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
RT - 01 A Restorative Framework for Juvenile Rehabilitation	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 02 Managing Hepatitis C in Corrections: Practical Strategies and Successes	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 03 Improving Care: Partnering With Chaplains	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 04 Strengthening Behavioral Health Continuity Across Law Enforcement and Corrections	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 05 Nurse Retention and Engagement	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 06 Recognizing and Managing Dental Infections Before They Become Emergencies	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 07 Presenting at NCCHC: A Step-by-Step Guide	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 08 Advancing Practice: The Value of CCHP-CP Certification for NPs, PAs, and Physicians	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 09 A3 Thinking: A Pragmatic Solution to Problem Solving	Roundtable Discussion
RT - 10 AI and Predictive Analytics in Corrections	Roundtable Discussion
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
464 Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Foundations, Applications, and Ethics	Conference Session
465 Reclaim Your Nursing Spirit: Shifting from Burnout to Breakthrough	Conference Session
466 Health Information Disclosure: Sharing What Matters, Only When It Matters	Conference Session
467 Custody Gatekeeping to Clinical Decision-Making: A New Approach to Involuntary Medication	Conference Session
468 From Burnout to Balance: Building a Purpose-Driven, Resilient Workforce	Conference Session
469 Access to Care for Substance Use Disorders: The Evolving Standard and Legal Landscape	Conference Session
470 The Power of Small Moments: Elevating Patient Experience	Conference Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
477a Addressing Staff Hesitancy in Treating Youth With Opioid Use Disorder	Conference Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
471 AI Capabilities in Improving Care and Reducing Risk	Conference Session
472 Developing and Using Nurse-Initiated Protocols	Conference Session
473 Constructing a Framework for Identifying Leading Risk Indicators	Conference Session
474 Brain Injuries and Related Challenges for Justice-Involved Individuals	Conference Session
475 Moral Repair in Corrections: A Trauma-Informed Toolkit for Health Care Professionals	Conference Session
476 Doula Birth Support Through Community Partnerships	Conference Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
477b Implementing Buprenorphine-Naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder in Adolescents	Conference Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Plenary Session: Advancing Hepatitis C Elimination in Justice-Involved Populations Through Integrated Screening, Treatment, and Reentry Care*	Conference Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch	Other
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
478 End-of-Life Care: The Role of Medical Release Laws	Conference Session
479 Nursing Self-Evaluation: Guiding Your Professional Development	Conference Session
480 Suicide Prevention, Staff Well-Being, and Clinical Risk in Corrections	Conference Session
481 Improving Provider Readiness for OUD Treatment	Conference Session
482 Digital Treatment Delivery in Secure Housing: A Collaborative Pilot	Conference Session
483 Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement	Conference Session
484 The Draw: Recruitment and Retention of Correctional Health Professionals	Conference Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
486 The Role of the Nurse Expert and Legal Nurse Consultant	Conference Session
487 The Future of Medical Malpractice Cases After Berk v. Choy	Conference Session
488 Numb Enough to Survive, Brave Enough to Feel: A Delicate Balance in Mental Health	Conference Session
489 Resilience Beyond the Walls: Black Men, Reintegration, and Psychological Well-Being	Conference Session
490 Suicide Prevention: Risk Stratification, Assessment, and Team Response	Conference Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
491 Polysubstance Use and MOUD During Reincarceration	Conference Session
492 Workforce Stability: Culture, Support, and Retention by Design	Conference Session
493 Challenges and Successes of a Mother-Baby Unit	Conference Session
494 Improving Outcomes Through a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group	Conference Session
495 Designing a Crisis Stabilization Unit: Safety, Dignity, and Rapid De-escalation	Conference Session

PRELIMINARY AGENDA