The number of older adults in prisons and jails continues to rise, bringing more complex and high-acuity health care needs into correctional settings. This session explores how aging populations affect staffing, workflows, costs, and ethical decision-making. Learn strategies that help correctional health leaders adapt systems, improve care delivery, and respond more effectively to the growing demand for geriatric-focused services.

Educational Objectives

• Discuss the impact of an aging incarcerated population
• Analyze how the aging population affects facilities
• Describe methods to respond to the aging population

Level: Intermediate