In 2023, the Arizona prison system expanded their hepatitis C treatment program and developed a streamlined approach to treatment. Since then, a designated team has started approximately 6,000 patients on hepatitis C treatment using key process changes that increase patient autonomy, minimize staff workload, and expand access to treatment. This talk highlights the program history, the process simplification, challenges overcome, and key strategies for all correctional health professionals who treat hepatitis C.

Educational Objectives

• Describe challenges faced in eradicating hepatitis C within correctional facilities
• Summarize protocol changes that have been instrumental in improving patient access to care, patient compliance, staff participation, and overall program
• Discuss the importance of substance use disorder treatment in reduction of hepatitis C transmission and re-infection

Level: Intermediate