Conference

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

*indicates eligible for APA credit.

Name Content Area More Info
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
PostersInfectious Disease, Quality
Monday, April 20, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
101 Colorectal Cancer Considerations*Medical, Nursing
102 Multidisciplinary Strategies to Improve Care for Pregnant PatientsMental Health, Nursing
103 Updating the Playbook: From Manipulation Detection to Trauma-Informed Care*Mental Health, Professional Development
104 Beyond the Record: Documentation That Drives Better Outcomes*Legal, Professional Development
105 Emergency Preparedness: More Than Just Drills*Administration, Quality
106 Effective Interventions for Behavior Change in Youth*Juvenile, Mental Health
Monday, April 20, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
108 Seeing Clearly: Medical Conditions That Mimic Psychiatric Disorders*Medical, Mental Health
109 Building Effective Nursing Orientation and Competency Programs with NPD PrinciplesNursing, Professional Development
110 Community Partnerships to Improve Care for Individuals With SMI*Legal, Mental Health
111 Reptile Theory: Avoiding Its Traps & Pitfalls in Professional Liability Litigation*Legal
112 Process and Outcomes of DBT Implementation*Juvenile, Mental Health
113 From Scarcity to Strategy: Understanding and Mitigating Drug Shortages*Pharmaceuticals
114 Beyond the Checklist: Practical Strategies for Meaningful Quality Improvement*Administration, Quality
Monday, April 20, 2026, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
121a Best Practices and Strategies for Successful Health Services Management*Administration, Staffing/Workforce Issues
Monday, April 20, 2026, 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
115 A Functional Approach to Managing Chronic Pain*Medical
116 Witnessing Patient Harm: Ethical Challenges for NursesLegal, Nursing
117 Overcoming Resistance to Behavior Change*Mental Health, Special Populations
118 Designing Healthier Transitions: A Hands-On Lab for Youth Reentry*Juvenile, Reentry
119 Successful Medicaid Billing: Staffing, Systems, and Standards*Reentry, Staffing/Workforce Issues
120 Oral Health Considerations in SUD and MATOral Health, Substance Use
Monday, April 20, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
121b Creating a No-Blame Culture in a High-Blame Environment*Administration, Quality
Monday, April 20, 2026, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
121c Improving Commitment and Retention With Transformational Leadership*Administration, Staffing/Workforce Issues
Monday, April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
122 MAT Strategies that Reduce Recidivism and Improve Chronic Health Outcomes*Medical, Substance Use
123 Onboarding and Training Strategies for New Nurse LeadersAdministration, Nursing
124 Catatonia Explained: The History, Diagnosis, and Treatment*Medical, Mental Health
125 Case Study: When Good Medicine Goes Bad*Legal, Medical
126 Finding Their Voices: Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Strategies for Youth EngagementJuvenile
127 Registered Dietitians: The Missing Link in Correctional Health Care*Medical, Nutrition
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
129 Responses and Strategies to Address K2 Overdose*Medical, Staffing/Workforce Issues
130 Mapping Professional Identity and Value in NursingNursing, Professional Development
131 Turning Data Into Action: Strategies to Promote Mental Health Equity*Mental Health, Professional Development
132 Restoration to Competency: Unique Jail Challenges and Solutions*Legal, Special Populations
133 Strengthening Career Pathways for Women in Corrections Through Mentorship*Professional Development
135 From Detection to Treatment: Best Practices for Managing Substance Withdrawal*Medical, Substance Use
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
136 Implementation of Clinical Decision Support Tools*Medical, Quality
137 Elevating Maternal-Fetal Care with Structured Nursing ProtocolsNursing, Women's Health
138 Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia*Mental Health, Special Populations
139 The Role of a Nurse Expert and Legal Nurse ConsultantLegal, Nursing
140 Building Bridges: Medical and Custody Collaboration*Professional Development
141 The Role of Hope and Agency in Reducing Suicide*Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
142 Integrating a Community MOUD Provider Into a Prison System*Substance Use
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
143a How to Effectively Triage Eye Complaints*Medical, Quality
149a Telehealth for Rapid MOUD Access: A Scalable Model*Substance Use, Technology
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
144 Meeting the Needs of Elderly Patients Through End-of-Life PlanningAdministration, Nursing
145 A Skills-Based Approach to Managing Distress and Regulating Emotions*Mental Health, Special Populations
146 I've Been Sued. What's Next?*Legal
147 Clinical Skills for Assessing Suicide and Self-Harm*Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
148 Leading with Purpose: Building Ethical, Resilient, High-Impact Teams*Administration
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
143b Smarter Specialty Care: Using eConsult to Overcome Access Barriers in Corrections*Medical, Technology
149b Innovative Approaches to Reducing Overdose Mortality*Mental Health, Substance Use
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
143c Maximizing the Impact of Correctional Pharmacists*Medical
149c Oral vs. Long-Acting Buprenorphine: Lessons Learned*Mental Health, Substance Use
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
143d Best Practices in Advance Care Planning for Incarcerated Patients*Legal, Medical
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
149d Skill Building: Interpreting Buprenorphine Urine Results*Professional Development, Substance Use
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
143e Hospice and Palliative Care: Promoting Dignity in Life and Death*Ethics, Special Populations
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
152a Preventing Compassion Fatigue: A Practical Framework to Sustain Mental Health Clinicians in Challenging Roles*Mental Health, Staffing/Workforce Issues
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
150 The Hidden Threat: Rising TB Rates and the Consequences of Missed Screening*Infectious Disease, Nursing
151 Nurse-Driven Strategies to Eliminate Catheter-Associated InfectionsNursing, Quality
153 ADA Compliance: Legal Obligations and Practical Strategies*Administration, Legal
154 Improving Reintegration Through Collaborative Jail-Community Partnerships*Reentry, Substance Use
155 Meaningful Data Collection to Improve Patient Safety and Outcomes*Quality
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
156 Maintaining Compliance With the Most Commonly Cited NCCHC "Essential" Standards*Administration
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
152b Doing More With Less: Identifying Staff Burnout and Impacting Change*Mental Health, Staffing/Workforce Issues
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
157a Lessons Learned: Infectious Disease Outbreak Response*Infectious Disease
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
159 Mental Health in Rural Jails: Low-Cost Strategies for High-Impact Change*Mental Health, Special Populations
160 Hospital Collaboration to Improve Transitions of Care, Reduce Risk and Improve Quality*Administration, Quality
161 Implementing 1115 Waivers in Rural Counties: Challenges, Solutions, and Best Practices*Medical, Reentry
162 Maintaining Compliance With the Most Commonly Cited NCCHC "Important" Standards*Administration
163 Leveraging Telehealth: Measurable Results*Quality, Technology
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
157b From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Hepatitis C Treatment Innovation in a State Prison System*Infectious Disease, Medical