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. 

Use the content area filter below to find sessions for your specific needs and interests.

*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, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Plenary Session: Hepatitis B Care Continuity in CorrectionsInfectious Disease, Medical, Nursing
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 Facilitating a CMS 1115 Waiver: Jail and Community Responsibilities*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 Engagement*Juvenile
127 Registered Dietitians: The Missing Link in Correctional Health Care*Medical, Nutrition
128 Postincarceration Diversion: A Path to Treatment*Mental Health, Reentry
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, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Product Theater and Lunch (Sponsored by Indivior)Administration, Medical, Mental Health, 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
158 Transformative Care Behind Bars: Building a Peer-Led Hospice Program*Nursing, Special Populations
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