PRELIMINARY AGENDA

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Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RegistrationOther
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 StoreOther
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
RegistrationOther
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 ExamPreconference Seminar
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
NCCHC StoreOther
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CCHP and Specialty ExamsOther
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 50th Anniversary Opening ReceptionExhibit Hall
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CCHP-N ExamOther
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RegistrationOther
Monday, October 26, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
P1 Opening Ceremony & Awards*Plenary Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Refreshment BreakExhibit Hall
Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
NCCHC StoreOther
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 RetentionConference 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 LunchExhibit Hall
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
408 Why Everything Makes Them Sick: Understanding Mast Cell Activation SyndromeConference Session
409 What Correctional Nurses Really Do: Defining Practice Through NIC-NOCConference 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 NursesConference 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 - 5:00 PM
422 Integrating Cancer Care for Better Outcomes*Conference Session
423 From Crisis to Closure: Advancing Wound Care InnovationConference 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
428 Trauma-Informed Dental Care: A Framework and Baseline Assessment of Clinical PracticeConference Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
NCCHC Off-site Foundation Reception: Good Timin for Good WorkOther
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
RegistrationOther
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 HealthConference 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 HallExhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall BreakExhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:15 AM - 2:00 PM
NCCHC StoreOther
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 RisksConference 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 & RaffleExhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Networking Lunch (Sponsored by Indivior)Other
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
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-MakingConference 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
443b Early Lessons in Implementing Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waivers*Conference Session
444b From Anxiety to Achievement: Reclaiming Confidence with Mindfulness*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 1Conference 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 2Conference 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
RegistrationOther
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 EngagementRoundtable Discussion
RT - 06 Recognizing and Managing Dental Infections Before They Become EmergenciesRoundtable 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 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 BreakthroughConference 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 Implementing Buprenorphine-Naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder in Adolescents*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 ProtocolsConference 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 Addressing Staff Hesitancy in Treating Youth With Opioid Use Disorder*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 LunchOther
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 DevelopmentConference 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
485 DNA Analysis: Changing the Landscape of Cancer Care*Conference Session
486 The Role of the Nurse Expert and Legal Nurse ConsultantConference 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 DesignConference 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
496 Syphilis: Partnering With Public Health for Testing, Treatment, and TrainingConference Session