CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Conference registration includes admission to the Sunday evening exhibit hall reception, refreshment breaks and lunch on Monday Tuesday, and Wednesday, and the sessions listed below. 

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Name Speakers More Info
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
National Conference 50th Anniversary Exhibit Hall Reception 
Monday, October 26, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
P1 Opening Ceremony & Awards* 
Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Refreshment Break 
Monday, October 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
401 A Review of Gastrointestinal Issues Relevant to Correctional Facilities*Todd Wilcox, MD, FACCP, MBA, CCHP-CP, CCHP-A, Salt Lake County Metro Jail
402 Leveraging Licensed Vocational Nurses: Hiring, Training, Advancement, and RetentionPatricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-N, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Veronica Kwarteng-Amaning, PhD, RN, MHA, CCHP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Temitope Oyelakin, DNP, MSN, CCHP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
403 The First 72 Hours: A Legal Perspective on Risk in Patient Intake*Doug Bitner, JD, Stoll Keenon Ogden
404 Updating the Playbook: From Manipulation Detection to Trauma-Informed Care*Stephanie Gangemi, PhD, LCSW, CCHP, University of Colorado
Abigail Wiggans, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
405 Implementing Medicaid Reentry: Lessons Learned*Lore Joplin, MPA, Joplin Consulting LLC
Maureen McDonnell, MPH, TASC, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities
Tanya Mera, LCSW, San Francisco Department of Public Health
406 Opioid Overdose Prevention for Justice-Involved Adolescents*Timothy Owens, LMHC, MA, Rhode Island Hospital
Anna Hector, Brown University
407 Best Practices for Caring for Pregnant and Postpartum People with OUD*Kimberly Daniels, RN, AS, CFG Health Systems, LLC
Camille Kramer, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Hadyn McQuade, RN, BSN, Wellpath
Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Lunch 
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
408 Why Everything Makes Them Sick: Understanding Mast Cell Activation SyndromePhilip Eskew, DO, JD, MBA, CCHP-CP, Adams County Detention Facility
409 What Correctional Nurses Really Do: Defining Practice Through NIC-NOCAmanda Brockman, APRN, FNP-C, MBA, MSN, FNP-BC, CCHP, Wellpath
Heather Norman, RN, MBA, MSN, CCHP-N, Wellpath
Deborah Shelton, PhD, RN-C, CCHP, Center 4 Correctional Nursing
410 Navigating Federal Lawsuits: The Power of Documentation*Jorie Johnson, JD, Amundsen Davis LLC
Jennifer Stuart, JD, MHS, Amundsen Davis LLC
411 More Than Mood Swings: Management of Bipolar Symptoms*Joel Federbush, MD, CFG Health Systems, LLC
Allison Genberg, LCSW, CCHP, Passaic County Jail
412 Eating Disorder Monitoring and Management in Youth*Courtney Taylor, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, University of Utah College of Nursing
413 Peer Caregiving and Multidisciplinary Teams: Improving Team Culture*Edgar Barens, MFA, Humane Prison Hospice Project
Fernando Murillo, AA, Humane Prison Hospice Project
Laura Musselman, MFA, Humane Prison Hospice Project
414 Aging Behind Bars: Challenges, Impacts, and Pathways Forward*Patricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-N, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Arlita Jefferson, DNP, MPH, MSN, RN-BC, CCHP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Veronica Kwarteng-Amaning, PhD, RN, MHA, CCHP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Monday, October 26, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
415 K2 and Other Synthetic Illicit Drugs: Treatment Options and Challenges*John Tomarchio, MD, MPH, VitalCore Health Strategies, LLC
416 Day One to Year One: Onboarding Correctional NursesBrandie Smith, RN, CCHP-N, Centurion Health
417 Words Matter: Avoiding Claims and Defending Lawsuits*J. Thaddeus Eckenrode, JD, Eckenrode-Bauman, Attorneys at Law
418 Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: From Neurobiology to Clinical Intervention*Michael Rayel, MD, MBA, CCHP, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
419 Frontline Intelligence: Why Great Leaders Listen Before It’s Too Late*Rene De La Rosa, RN, CCHP, Parkland Health & Hospital - Dallas
420 Restoring Potential: The Synergy of Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology in Juvenile Settings*Justin White, DNP, LCSW, PMHNP-BC, New Mexico State University
421 Integrating Custody and Clinical Systems to Prevent Harm*Elizabeth Harris, RN, BSN, MBA, CCHP, Sentinel Patient Safety Organization
Crayman Harvey, CJM, MS, CCHP
Monday, October 26, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
422 Integrating Cancer Care for Better Outcomes*Christopher Manz, MD, Harvard Medical School
423 From Crisis to Closure: Advancing Wound Care InnovationRamon Bassa, MD, CCHP, Reception and Medical Center
Deric Paynter, RN, Centurion Health
424 Restrictive Housing: Usage, Legal Landscape, and Clinical Safeguards*Joel Andrade, PhD, LICSW, MSW, CCHP-MH, Falcon Correctional & Community Services Inc.
Benjamin Rice, JD, Falcon Correctional & Community Services Inc.
425 Too Ill to Proceed: Competency Delays and Practical Solutions*Melissa Caldwell, PhD, CCHP-MH, CCHP-A, Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc.
426 Strengthening Your Infection Control Program Compliance*Sue Medley-Lane, RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health
427 Beyond the Jail Cell: Building Opportunities for Recovery and Reentry*Eric Higgins, Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility
Holly Taylor, CADC, Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
428 Trauma-Informed Dental Care: A Framework and Baseline Assessment of Clinical PracticeVaishnavi Bhaskar, DDS, CCHP, Wellpath
Nicole Taylor, PhD, JD, CCHP-MH, Wellpath
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*Megan Hughes, PA-C, CCHP, PrimeCare Medical Inc.
Jennifer Mroz, BS, PA-C, CCHP-A, PrimeCare Medical Inc.
430 Breaking Stereotypes: Next-Gen Nurses Redefining Correctional HealthAmalia Montgomery, RN, BSN, CCHP, JPS Correctional Health
Shumonica Young, RN, JPS Correctional Health
431 The Six Most Common Mistakes in Correctional Litigation*Doug Bitner, JD, Stoll Keenon Ogden
432 When Crisis Hits: Implementing a Co-Responder Model for Crisis Management*Phillip Bosquez, Harris County Sheriff's Office
Krystin Holmes, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, LMFT-S, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
433 Maintaining Compliance With the Most Commonly Cited NCCHC "Essential" Standards*Wendy Habert, MBA, CCHP-A, National Commission on Correctional Health Care
434 Using Telehealth to Improve Post-Release MAT Care*Amy Liang, MD, Santa Rita Jail and Glenn Dyer Detention Facility
435 Rethinking Gabapentinoids: Improving Safety and Reducing Misuse*Feben Gizaw, PharmD
Salematou Traore-Uwalaka, PharmD, CCHP, Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall 
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Break 
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
436 From Oversight to Opportunity: Conducting Ethical Research in Corrections*Justin Berk, MD, MBA, MPH, CCHP-CP, Brown University – Warren Alpert School of Medicine
Helen Jack, MD, University of Washington
437 Bridging the Gap: Leveraging ABA and NCCHC Standards to Mitigate Eighth Amendment RisksAlexandra Ah Loy, JD, CCHP, Hall Estill/Lono Collective
Austin Young, JD, TK Health
438 Beyond the Medical Record: Digital Evidence, Defensibility, and Litigation Risk* 
439 Managing Suicide and Self-Injury: Clinical Conversations, Safety Planning, and Team Communication*David Dawdy, MA, LLP, CCHP, Independent Consultant
440 Winning Trust: What Jail Leaders Expect from Health Care Partners*Kimberly Reinking, RN, BSN, MBA, CCHP-N, Quality Correctional Health Care (QCHC)
Alisha McGinnis, RN, CCHP, Quality Correctional Health Care (QCHC)
441 Successful Substance Use Treatment With Certified Peer Recovery Coaches*Neil Duchac, PhD, DrPH, EdD, LMHC, NCC, Indiana Department of Correction
Angela West, MPH, Indiana Department of Correction
442 One Patient, One Team: Improving Communication Between Physical and Behavioral Health*Tasha McMillan, RN, MSHA, MSN, CCHP, CFG Health Systems, LLC
Dennis Sandrock, PhD, CCHP-MH, CFG Health Systems, LLC
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Break & Raffle 
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
443a Miscommunication to Safer Care: Strengthening the Custody-Health Care Interface*Laura Bublitz, RN, BSN, CCHP, Aurora, Colorado
444a Integrating Mental Health and Primary Care: A Population Health Approach*Seaaira Reedy, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health
Christina Riccardi, PhD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health
446a Building Effective Jail-NTP Partnerships for Methadone Continuity*Hadyn McQuade, RN, BSN, Wellpath
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
447 Intake Screenings: Nursing Assessment and Decision-MakingSusan Laffan, RN, CCHP-N, CCHP-A, Correctional Health Care Consultant
448 The Power of Mentorship*Jenny Mielke-Fontaine, RN, BSN, CCHP-N, Maricopa County Correctional Health Services
449 Advancing Health Literacy and Trust Through Peer-Led Education in Corrections*Devante Gilbert
Kevin Henry, Step-Up Inc
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
443b Early Lessons in Implementing Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waivers*James Pagano, MPP, Health and Reentry Project
444b From Anxiety to Achievement: Reclaiming Confidence with Mindfulness*Lynn Murphy, PsyD, Centurion Health
446b Therapeutic Living Units as a Solution for Successful Reentry*Nathaniel Day, MD, Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
450 Type 2 Diabetes Care in Corrections: New Guidelines, New Strategies*Helen Jack, MD, University of Washington
Kate Morisset, Washington Department of Corrections
451 The Lateral Leader: The Nurse Professional Development Practitioner Role - Part 1Lori Roscoe, PhD, APRN, DNP, CCHP-N, Correctional HealthCare Consultants
Deborah Shelton, PhD, RN-C, CCHP, Center 4 Correctional Nursing
Melanie Stroda, DNP, FNP-BC, CCHP-CP, Advanced Correctional Healthcare
452 Trust, but Verify: Subjective Complaints and Liability*Dennis Harms, JD, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.
453 Balancing Access, Safety, and Value: A Systemwide Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Program*Salematou Traore-Uwalaka, PharmD, CCHP, Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc.
454 Medicaid Billing for Prerelease Services*Scott Coffin
455 CCHP Certification: Navigating Your Path to Success*Matissa Sammons, MA, CCHP, National Commission on Correctional Health Care
456 Held and Healing: A Documentary and Panel Discussion on Pregnancy, Race, Substance Use, and Incarceration - Part 1*Camille Kramer, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Kristie Puckett, MA, Second Chance Federation
Avrell Stokes, MPH, BeGreatTogether
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
457 Empowering Medical Staff to Triage Eye Complaints*Kyle Hrymack, OD, Institutional Eye Care
458 The Lateral Leader: The Nurse Professional Development Practitioner Role - Part 2Lori Roscoe, PhD, APRN, DNP, CCHP-N, Correctional HealthCare Consultants
Deborah Shelton, PhD, RN-C, CCHP, Center 4 Correctional Nursing
Melanie Stroda, DNP, FNP-BC, CCHP-CP, Advanced Correctional Healthcare
459 Maintaining Compliance With the Most Commonly Cited NCCHC "Important" Standards*Wendy Habert, MBA, CCHP-A, National Commission on Correctional Health Care
460 From Justice Referral to Community Stability: A Systems-Level Model Advancing Continuity of Care*Keshawn McCleod, LCSW, Durham Community Safety Department
Karen Riley, RN, BSN, MBA, CCHP-N, Titan Correctional Healthcare
Whitney Alston-Brown
461 Improving Quality Between Written Policy and Real Practice*Sue Medley-Lane, RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health
462 Held and Healing: A Documentary and Panel Discussion on Pregnancy, Race, Substance Use, and Incarceration - Part 2*Camille Kramer, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Kristie Puckett, MA, Second Chance Federation
Avrell Stokes, MPH, BeGreatTogether
463 Improving Workforce Performance With Automated JIT Pharmacy Management*Dustan Oberhauser, MBA, MS, CCHP, MTC Medical
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
RT - 01 A Restorative Framework for Juvenile Rehabilitation*Jordan Bellows, BS
Timothy Owens, LMHC, MA, Rhode Island Hospital
Shannon Pine, LMHC, MA, Justice Resource Institute
RT - 02 Managing Hepatitis C in Corrections: Practical Strategies and Successes*William Boylan, FNP, RN-C, CCHP, Wellpath
RT - 03 Improving Care: Partnering With Chaplains*Neil Duchac, PhD, DrPH, EdD, LMHC, NCC, Indiana Department of Correction
RT - 04 Strengthening Behavioral Health Continuity Across Law Enforcement and Corrections*Tekesha Smith, LCSW, LCSW-C, Professional Health & Clinical Consultants
RT - 05 Nurse Retention and EngagementF. Brian Liebel, RN, BS, BSN, CCHP-N, Centurion Health
RT - 06 Recognizing and Managing Dental Infections Before They Become EmergenciesSrinivasa Reddy Pathagunti, DDS, MPH, MS, CCHP, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
RT - 07 Presenting at NCCHC: A Step-by-Step Guide*Susan Laffan, RN, CCHP-N, CCHP-A, Correctional Health Care Consultant
RT - 08 Advancing Practice: The Value of CCHP-CP Certification for NPs, PAs, and Physicians*Jennifer Clifton, DNP, FNP-BC, CCHP-CP, CCHP-A, University of Utah
Grant Phillips, MD, CCHP, Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
RT - 09 A3 Thinking: A Pragmatic Solution to Problem Solving*Wilson Uy, RN, BSN, MHS, HCM, CCHP, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
RT - 10 AI and Predictive Analytics in Corrections*Brent Bavington, MBA, CCHP, PrimeCare Medical Inc.
Tommy Williams, RN, BSN, CCHP, PrimeCare Medical Inc.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
464 Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Foundations, Applications, and Ethics*Frank Longano, MD
465 Reclaim Your Nursing Spirit: Shifting from Burnout to BreakthroughPatricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-N, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Shawn Todd, RN, BSN, MS, CCHP-N, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Sharon Westbrook, RN, MSN, CCHP-N, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
466 Health Information Disclosure: Sharing What Matters, Only When It Matters*Felicia Matthews, BS, RHIA, CCHP, Wellpath
Tausha Mitchell, BS, MBA, CCHP, Wellpath
Sacha Ross, JD, Wellpath
467 Custody Gatekeeping to Clinical Decision-Making: A New Approach to Involuntary Medication*Amy Anapolsky, LCSW, MSW, CCHP, Wellpath
Jessica Arabski, DO
Laura Weir, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
468 From Burnout to Balance: Building a Purpose-Driven, Resilient Workforce*Pamela Buchanan, MD
469 Access to Care for Substance Use Disorders: The Evolving Standard and Legal Landscape*Robin Timme, PsyD, ABPP (Forensic), CCHP-MH, CCHP-A, Falcon Correctional & Community Services Inc.
470 The Power of Small Moments: Elevating Patient Experience*Christopher Sund
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
477a Addressing Staff Hesitancy in Treating Youth With Opioid Use Disorder*Valois Feneziani, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CCHP, University of Utah College of Nursing
Tom Rowley, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, CCHP, University of Utah
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
471 AI Capabilities in Improving Care and Reducing Risk*Alexandra Ah Loy, JD, CCHP, Hall Estill/Lono Collective
Zacharia Rupp, MS, MFA, The Lono Collective, LLC
472 Developing and Using Nurse-Initiated ProtocolsSusan Laffan, RN, CCHP-N, CCHP-A, Correctional Health Care Consultant
473 Constructing a Framework for Identifying Leading Risk Indicators*Marc Goldstone, Wellpath
Jamie Vaz, RN, BSN, CCHP, Wellpath
Carla Wallace, FACHE, MHA, CCHP, Wellpath
474 Brain Injuries and Related Challenges for Justice-Involved Individuals*Judy Dettmer, BSW, National Association of State Head Injury Administrators
475 Moral Repair in Corrections: A Trauma-Informed Toolkit for Health Care Professionals*Stephanie Gangemi, PhD, LCSW, CCHP, University of Colorado
Grace Hotaling, University of Colorado
Camille Dysart, MSW, Colorado Department of Corrections
476 Doula Birth Support Through Community Partnerships*Gianna Le, MD, Correctional Health Services (Los Angeles)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
477b Implementing Buprenorphine-Naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder in Adolescents*Melissa Johnson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CCHP, University of Utah College of Nursing
Shannon Osburn, BSN, University of Utah College of Nursing
Mindy Robert, DNP, FNP-C, WHNP, CCHP, University of Utah College of Nursing
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* 
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
478 End-of-Life Care: The Role of Medical Release Laws*Michele DiTomas, MD, MS, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Mark Fenig, MD, MPH, Medical Justice Alliance
479 Nursing Self-Evaluation: Guiding Your Professional DevelopmentSusan Laffan, RN, CCHP-N, CCHP-A, Correctional Health Care Consultant
480 Suicide Prevention, Staff Well-Being, and Clinical Risk in Corrections*Atrews Bell, LMHC, MSc, Armor Health
Jared Washington, LPC, CCHP, Armor Health
481 Improving Provider Readiness for OUD Treatment*Wence Asonganyi, RN, BSN, DNP, MPH, MS, New Mexico Corrections Department
482 Digital Treatment Delivery in Secure Housing: A Collaborative Pilot*Valerie Bagley, MA, The Change Companies
Randi Peterson, LMSW, State of Utah Department of Corrections
483 Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement* 
484 The Draw: Recruitment and Retention of Correctional Health Professionals*Deborah Shelton, PhD, RN-C, CCHP, Center 4 Correctional Nursing
Pamela Valera, PhD, MSW, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Claire Wolfe, MA, MPH, CCHP, NCCHC Resources, Inc.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
485 DNA Analysis: Changing the Landscape of Cancer Care*Richard Kosierowski, MD, CCHP
486 The Role of the Nurse Expert and Legal Nurse ConsultantDeborah Ash, RN, MBA, MSN, CCHP-N, Correctional Medical-Legal Consulting
Laurina Boryca, RN, MBA, Independent Consultant
487 The Future of Medical Malpractice Cases After Berk v. Choy*Sandie Cianflone, JD, Centurion Health
488 Numb Enough to Survive, Brave Enough to Feel: A Delicate Balance in Mental Health*Michele Kinderman, PhD, CCHP, CFG Health Systems, LLC
489 Resilience Beyond the Walls: Black Men, Reintegration, and Psychological Well-Being*Tracey Elam, EdD, LPC, CCHP, Fulton County Jail
Ashley Smith, LPC, NCC
490 Suicide Prevention: Risk Stratification, Assessment, and Team Response*Lauren Chapple-Love, PhD, Elle Psychological Services, LLC
Aliya Saeed, MD, New York State Office of Mental Health
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
491 Polysubstance Use and MOUD During Reincarceration*Ariel Hoadley, PhD, MPH, University of Massachusetts Medical School
492 Workforce Stability: Culture, Support, and Retention by DesignAmanda Brockman, APRN, FNP-C, MBA, MSN, FNP-BC, CCHP, Wellpath
Arlita Jefferson, DNP, MPH, MSN, RN-BC, CCHP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Deborah Shelton, PhD, RN-C, CCHP, Center 4 Correctional Nursing
Veronica Kwarteng-Amaning, PhD, RN, MHA, CCHP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
493 Challenges and Successes of a Mother-Baby Unit**Veronica Holloway, AAS, Step-Up Inc
Andrea Janota, DrPH, MPH, Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
Deborah Nichols, MPH, MS, Indiana Department of Health
494 Improving Outcomes Through a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group*Ainsworth Lightbody, PhD, MBA
495 Designing a Crisis Stabilization Unit: Safety, Dignity, and Rapid De-escalation*Cristi Glenn, BSW, CADC, American Correctional Association
Douglas Roeder