Three free sessions to improve collaboration between custody and health care.

NCCHC will offer three sessions on May 16 as part of Partnership Saturday from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.  Sessions include:

• Saving Lives and Improving Outcomes with Technology
• Interdisciplinary Leadership: Improving Operations and Reducing Adverse Medical Events
• Accreditation: Setting Standards for Healthcare in American Jails

Please see the detailed descriptions below.

These three sessions provide 3 CE hours for CCHP recertification.

Register for Partnership Saturday when you register for the AJA Conference & Jail Expo.

PLUS, NCCHC will offer the CCHP Exam from 2 pm – 4 pm. Conference registration is not required. There is no charge to take the exam, but you must apply by April 16.  Find out more about becoming a Certified Correctional Health Professional at ncchc.org/cchp.

Session Details

8:30 am – 9:30 am Saving Lives and Improving Outcomes with Technology

Health care professionals and custody professionals work diligently as a team to deliver efficient and effective care to those in custody. Patients arrive at our facilities with untreated chronic health issues, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. Staffing for both custody and medical staff remain a challenge, and resources can be stretched thin as efforts are made to maintain custody and care. Over the past five to ten years, technologies have been introduced to supplement our efforts to deliver timely and effective care to those who need it most. This presentation will highlight some of the recent technological developments and how they can save lives and reduce adverse outcomes in our nation’s jails.

Learning Objectives

• Identify common challenges of delivering health care in jails
• Identify methods of leveraging technology to improve health services delivery and outcomes
• Identify barriers to implementing new technology in jails

10 am – 11 am Interdisciplinary Leadership: Improving Operations and Reducing Adverse Medical Events

 This interactive session will focus on the importance of collaborative leadership among custody command staff and medical & mental health administrators. It’s critical that all levels of any operation work together to ensure the best care, custody, and control are provided to incarcerated individuals. Regular interaction that includes formalized meetings and impromptu problem-solving sessions will be discussed. The importance of data-driven decision-making and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs will be explored.

Learning Objectives

• Identify challenges associated with custody and medical care in jail facilities
• Discuss vulnerabilities associated with adverse events, to include suicide attempts
• Identify opportunities to improve collaboration and leadership in your jail

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Accreditation: Setting Standards for Healthcare in American Jails

This informative session will provide jail leaders with an understanding of the benefits associated with the accreditation process for their medical and mental health operations. As the recognized leader in correctional healthcare accreditation, NCCHC will work with your leadership team to take an objective look into the operation of your medical and mental health services. Providing not only a constitutionally acceptable level of care but engaging in best practices will allow your agency to improve the chances of reducing critical incidents and in-custody deaths.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how standards are critical to protect your organization and staff
• Explore opportunities to improve care and reduce adverse events
• Identify the benefits of Continuous Quality Improvement