Navigating Correctional Health Care as a New Professional: FREE Webinar
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Made possible by an educational grant from the NCCHC Foundation
Presented by the NCCHC Young Professionals Committee
Working in correctional health care presents unique challenges and rewards. On one hand, the environment can be demanding due to the complex medical needs of incarcerated individuals, often exacerbated by substance abuse disorders and mental illness. Additionally, navigating security protocols and maintaining safety adds another layer of difficulty. However, the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of a marginalized population is incredibly rewarding. Providing quality care to patients without a history of health care can lead to profound improvements in health outcomes and overall well-being. Moreover, the diverse patient population offers valuable opportunities for professional growth and learning.
As an early career professional, you may find your workplace bewildering, frustrating, exciting, and rewarding — all at the same time. Our experienced multidisciplinary panel will share challenges and solutions to common situations, with time for you to delve further and ask your own questions.
This webinar is a project of the NCCHC Young Professionals Committee. It is supported by an educational grant from the NCCHC Foundation.
Up to 1 hour of CE for physicians, nurses, psychologists, and general. See the registration page for more details.
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Best Practices for Running a MAT Program Webinar
2024-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Considered the gold standard of care for OUD and repeatedly shown to increase positive health outcomes, medication-assisted treatment has been increasingly offered in correctional settings in recent years. However, challenges arise when implementing and running MAT programs within correctional settings. Based on experiences from across the country, this expert panel will provide an overview of essential MAT program components and explore in-depth strategies to securing buy-in from medical and custody staff, minimizing medication diversion, conducting program evaluation, and overcoming common challenges to becoming an accredited OTP.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
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Presenters:
Claire Wolfe, MA, MPH, CCHP, Program Manager, NCCHC Resources
Richard Forbus, CCHP, Vice President of Program Development, National Commission on Correctional Health Care
Robert Simon MEd, NCC, CCHP, Director of Accreditation – OTP & Mental Health, National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Enhancing Workplace Relationships Through Antiracism FREE Webinar
2024-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Join us for a webinar on navigating interpersonal relationships in correctional health care through an antiracism lens. Our speakers will provide education on, and strategies for, building cultural competence, resolving conflict, and creating an inclusive culture. This webinar is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to foster a diverse, inclusive, and harmonious workplace environment. The audience will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to cultivate a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
There is no charge for this webinar. CE is not available.
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Presenters:
Dionne Hart, MD, CCHP-MH, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Danotra McBride, CCHP, King County Correctional Facility

National Conference on Correctional Health Care 2024
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-23 | Las Vegas
The biggest and best educational and networking event in correctional health returns in person to Las Vegas. Network, connect, and learn with peers and experts from across the country and all disciplines.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, Oct. 19 – Preconference seminars
Sunday, October 20 – Preconference seminars, CCHP exam, Exhibit hall opening reception
Monday -Tuesday, October 21-22 – Awards ceremony, Keynote, Conference Sessions, Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, October 23 – Conference Sessions
Contact sales@ncchc.org for exhibition and sponsorship information.
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Webinar: Transgender Care in Corrections: Ensuring Physical & Mental Health
2024-11-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Webinar #1 in the Considerations for Special Populations Webinar Series
The first webinar offered in the 3-part Considerations for Special Populations Webinar Series focuses on key issues involving the care of incarcerated transgendered patients. The presentation will discuss the unique challenges correctional health professionals face, review the latest clinical data, and provide practical tips to ensure the appropriate, timely, and necessary care of incarcerated transgendered patients.
The 8th Version of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care and the diagnostic criteria for Gender Dysphoria as specified in the DSM 5:TR will also be covered.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
Presenter:
Joel Andrade, PhD, LICSW, CCHP-MH, Senior Expert and Vice President, Falcon Correctional and Community Services. Dr. Joel Andrade holds a PhD and MSW from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work with a concentration in forensics. He has worked in correctional and forensic mental health since 1997. He has presented and published journal articles and book chapters on numerous correctional health care topics including psychopathy, violence risk assessment, self-injurious behavior, suicide prevention and intervention, designing alternatives to segregation units for correctional systems, and gender dysphoria. Dr. Andrade is also the editor of The Handbook of Violence Risk Assessment: New Approaches for Mental Health Professionals.
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View our events page to see the other two webinars in this series: Caring for the Aging Population in Corrections and Women’s Health in Corrections: Evidence-Based Updates and Practical Strategies

Webinar: Caring for the Aging Population in Corrections
2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Webinar #2 in the Considerations for Special Populations Webinar Series
The second webinar offered in the 3-part Considerations for Special Populations Webinar Series focuses on key issues involving the care of the aging population in corrections. This program aims to equip health care professionals, correctional staff, and other stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to address the unique, often forgotten, needs of the incarcerated older adult patients and will emphasize the importance of compassionate, evidence-based health care to promote the well-being, dignity and respect for the older adult patient. There is a critical need to enhance services to ensure they are age-friendly and tailored to the complex needs of older individuals.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
Presenter:
Janet Jowitt DHA RN CCHP has 28 years of nursing experience with expertise in geriatric and correctional nursing care. She is inaugural faculty in the UNTHSC College of Nursing after serving as an Assistant Professor at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine for six years. She received her DHA from University of Phoenix in 2008. She has dual Masters’ degrees. She received her MSN from University of Texas at Arlington in 2020 and her Master’s in Healthcare Management/Administration from California State University Bakersfield. She is board certified in Adult/Geriatric Primary Care as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Dr. Jowitt is dedicated to building strong team foundations, education, and high quality, safe healthcare delivery. She has a passion for older adults and correctional health and continues to share her expertise through education and clinical practice.
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View our events page to see the other two webinars in this series: Transgender Care in Corrections: Ensuring Physical & Mental Health and Women’s Health in Corrections: Evidence-Based Updates and Practical Strategies

Women’s Health in Corrections: Evidence-Based Updates and Practical Strategies
2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Webinar #3 in the Considerations for Special Populations Webinar Series
The final webinar offered in the 3-part Considerations for Special Populations Webinar Series discusses key issues in women’s health that correctional health professionals encounter. The presentation will review common gynecologic conditions, including abnormal uterine bleeding, perimenopausal symptoms, cervical and breast cancer screening, as well as unique aspects of contraception provision in corrections, focusing on trauma-informed strategies and health disparities. We will highlight new guidelines from the CDC and USPSTF to equip participants with the latest evidence and practical tips for implementing best practices in women’s health in corrections.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
Presenter:
Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD, CCHP is an OB/GYN, medical anthropologist, and researcher at Johns Hopkins University who has worked on reproductive health care services in corrections for over a decade. Her research and publications include pregnancy outcomes among incarcerated women, access to contraception and abortion while in custody, and management of opioid use disorder among pregnant incarcerated women. She is the author of the book Jailcare: Finding the Safety Net for Women Behind Bars (University of California Press, 2017). Dr. Sufrin received her MD from Johns Hopkins and PhD from University of California, San Francisco. She recently completed her term on the board of NCCHC as the liaison from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Webinar: Navigating Legal Challenges in Corrections
2024-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Correctional health care involves numerous legal challenges for security and health care staff. This presentation highlights several risks, including the litigious nature of the patient population; state and federal guarantees to adequate care; complications accessing outside care; medication-assisted treatment initiatives and laws; and court orders driving certain areas of specialty care including gender dysphoria, hepatitis C, and long-term care accommodations.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
Presenter
Deana Johnson, JD, is General Counsel for Centurion, LLC. Prior to taking this position, Ms. Johnson spent 20 years in the representation of correctional medical providers. Ms. Johnson is an active participant in NCCHC. She regularly lectures at seminars and publishes in journals and magazines, including CorrectCare and CorrDocs. She was recognized for her contributions with the NCCHC B. Jaye Anno Award of Excellence in Communication in 2021.
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FREE Webinar: Implementing the Upcoming Medicaid Policy Changes for Youth Reentry
2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Presented by the NCCHC Juvenile Health Committee
Learn about new federal legislation, taking effect in January 2025, that will impact how states provide – and bill for – health care and mental health services to youths leaving custody and reentering their communities. The new legislation requires states to provide screening and diagnostic services to eligible youths in the 30 days before their release and targeted case management for at least 30 days prior to release and for at least 30 days postrelease. But how? Who exactly is covered? In this informational session, a panel of experts will cover the basics, answer your questions, and help you get prepared.
There is no CE offered for this program.
Presenters:

Elizabeth Barnert, MD, MPH, MS, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA, chair of the NCCHC’s Juvenile Health Committee and member of NCCHC’s Board of Directors
Michelle Staples-Horne, MD, MPH, CCHP, Medical Director for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Vikki Wachino, founder and executive director of the Health and Reentry Project (HARP)

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Webinar: Ethics, Morality, and Accountability Webinar
2024-12-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | online
This webinar defines and explores some of the ethical and moral challenges unique to correctional health care. The presentation will address how personal and systemic decision-making and accountability impact professionals’ commitment to ethical codes, examining moral dilemmas and the origins of moral injury. The session aims to equip correctional health care professionals with strategies to strengthen ethical decision-making, build resilience, and enhance moral courage in the face of institutional and personal challenges.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
Presenter
Stephanie Gangemi, PhD, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, College of Public Service and a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado. Dr. Gangemi brings over 14 years of social work practice and academic teaching experience. She has over a decade of experience in correctional mental health practicing at Riker’s Island as well as serving as the Director of Mental Health at the El Paso County Jail. Dr. Gangemi’s clinical practice has included work with incarcerated people with severe and persistent mental illness, the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of personality disorders, as well as suicide prevention. Her research is on the training and experiences of the correctional health care workforce. Dr. Gangemi became a UCCS Daniel’s Ethics Fellow in 2021 with a focus on enhancing ethics training for mental health professionals through simulation-based learning and she was the 2018 first-place winner of the international Seidenberg Paper Prize on proposed solutions to issues between guards and inmates.
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Online Series: Achieving Success as a Correctional Nurse Manager
2025-02-05 08:00 - 2025-03-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | online
The NCCHC Nurse Advisory Council has developed an engaging five-part series to empower and elevate correctional nurse managers. Led by seasoned correctional nursing experts, this dynamic series is tailored for novice nurse managers and ambitious staff nurses aspiring to step into leadership roles. Each session dives into essential concepts and skills, providing invaluable tools to thrive as a successful nurse manager. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights, build confidence, and take your career to the next level!
Topics will include:

Leadership and management
Human resources skills, including strategies for effective recruitment and retention, performance enhancement, and staff development
Key organizational elements of the intake process, the initial health assessment, nurse sick call, chronic disease management, medication management, infirmary care, ancillary services, and emergency care
Implementation, oversight, and monitoring of these critical service areas

Session 1: Leadership and Management
Live Session: Wednesday, 2/5/2025 at 1-2pm CT
Presenter: Mary Muse, MS, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Muse & Associates
Session 2: Human Resources
Live Session: Wednesday, 2/12/2025 at 1-2pm CT
Presenter: Rebecca Pinney, MSN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Pinney Consulting Company
Session 3: Clinical Processes: Organizational Elements, Implementation, and Monitoring (Part 1)
Live Session: Wednesday, 2/19/2025 at 1-2pm CT
On-Demand Access: Expires 12/31/2026
Presenter: Lori Roscoe, DNP, PhD, APRN, CCHP-RN, Correctional HealthCare Consultants
Session 4: Critical Processes: Organizational Elements, Implementation, and Monitoring (Part 2)
Live Session: Wednesday, 3/5/2025 at 1-2pm CT
Presenter: Denise Rahaman, MBA, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, CFG Health
Session 5: Series Wrap-Up
Live Session: Wednesday, 3/12/2025 at 1-2pm CT
CE Credit:
1.0 hour for each for a total of 5 CE hours for ACCME/AMA, ANCC, APA and CCHP
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On-demand access available through 12/31/26

AJA NCCHC Managing Mental Health & the Legal Landscape in Jails Virtual Conference
2025-02-26 10:00 - 2025-02-27 15:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Discover the urgent challenges in both mental health care and legal compliance in jails, and how each area independently—and together—impacts the quality, cost, and safety of correctional settings. This conference is built for correctional professionals who know that poor mental health services and legal missteps are costly, leading to grievances, lawsuits, inefficiencies, and reputational damage.
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Webinar: A Landmark Study on NCCHC Accreditation
2025-03-26 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | online
A groundbreaking randomized trial conducted across 44 U.S. jails by Marcella Alsan, PhD, MD, of the Harvard Kennedy School, and Crystal Yang, PhD, JD, of Harvard Law School, finds that NCCHC accreditation significantly improves compliance with health care standards, reduces mortality, and lowers recidivism rates. In this webinar, Dr. Alsan and Dr. Yang will discuss their methodology, feedback from the jails in the study, and their findings. The authors conclude that NCCHC accreditation is a very cost-effective intervention, generating benefits that far outweigh the costs of the program.
Learning Objectives

Discuss the legal and medical landscape for U.S. jails regarding correctional health care
Describe the study’s research protocols
Explain the main study findings on standards and health outcomes

This webinar is free. Registration includes access to the PPT slide presentation, webinar recording, and CE credit – 1.00 CE hour for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
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Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
2025-04-05 08:00 - 2025-04-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Louisville, KY
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, April 5 – Preconference seminars
Sunday, April 6 – Preconference seminars, CCHP exams, Exhibit hall opening reception
Monday -Tuesday, April 7-8 – Conference Sessions, Exhibit Hall
Visit the event site.
Sponsorship and exhibit information now available (.pdf)

Free Webinar: Measles - Public Health Preparedness in Carceral Settings
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Carceral spaces should take note of the worldwide spread of measles. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases—even more infectious then COVID-19. Several lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and influenza pandemics before that can be applied to measles mitigation strategies. There are also unique public health challenges of measles prevention and response in prisons, jails, and detention centers. This presentation will review important details about measles, including structural factors that heighten outbreak risks in carceral environments and evidence-based strategies for prevention including vaccination. Get specific actions to prepare for measles in your facility or agency.
$0 fee – registration required. Registration includes access to the PPT slide presentation, webinar recording, and CE credit – 1.00 hour for ACCME, ANCC, APA, CCHP, and general certificates.
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Free NCCHC Sessions at AJA 2025 Conference
2025-05-17 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth, Texas
Help your custody colleagues understand the requirements for correctional health care and the benefits to staff and incarcerated of a a well-run, safe, accredited health care program.
NCCHC will offer three free sessions on May 17 as part of Partnership Saturday from 8 am – 12 pm. Sessions include:

Accreditation: Setting Standards for Medical and Mental Health Care in American Jails
Interdisciplinary Leadership and Collaboration: Improving Jail Operations and Reducing Adverse Medical Events
The Impact of Jails on Public Health Systems

These three sessions provide 3 CE hours for CCHP recertification.
Register for Partnership Saturday when you register for the AJA Conference.
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 24. Find out more about becoming a Certified Correctional Health Professional at:
ncchc.org/cchp.

Webinar: Diagnosing and Supporting People with Autism in Adult and Juvenile Facilities
2025-05-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Autism diagnoses have surged in the general population, now affecting 1 in 31 children. This trend is mirrored in correctional settings, where an estimated 18% of incarcerated individuals are diagnosed with autism. Despite its prevalence, autism often goes unrecognized in these environments, leading to significant distress and functional challenges for affected individuals, as well as disruptions within housing units and across facilities. As a disorder, autism is not well understood among custody staff and some clinicians. This presentation will offer a clinical and neuroscience-based overview of autism to help correctional health professionals and administrators better recognize, manage, and support individuals with autism in correctional settings.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
Presenters
Melissa DeFilippis, MD is an associate professor of Psychiatry and the Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division at the University of Texas Medical Branch, in Galveston, TX. She directs and supervises the department’s Developmental Disorders clinic, assessing and treating patients with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. DeFilippis is a past president of the Texas Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and currently serves as UTMB’s Chief of Staff. She has multiple peer-reviewed publications on pediatric mood disorders and on autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents, and she has been invited to speak both nationally and internationally about treatment challenges in these patient populations.
David Stephens, PsyD is a Partner and Senior Expert with Falcon, Inc. He has been the Dean of the School of Professional Psychology at University of the Rockies and is a member of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture. He also makes educational presentations at national and international conferences. Finally, he is an active member on various corporate projects at both the state and county level, and has worked on projects as diverse as reducing restrictive housing, designing jails for large and small metropolitan counties, and studying the behavioral programs of various state and county jurisdictions.
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Free Webinar: Closing the Gap: Rapid Testing for Syphilis, HIV & HCV in Correctional Settings
2025-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | online
Correctional settings present a critical opportunity for public health intervention, especially given the high prevalence and co-infection rates of syphilis, HIV, and HCV among justice-involved populations. This webinar will explore the benefits of implementing rapid point-of-care testing in jails and other short-term facilities, including timely diagnosis, immediate linkage to care, and reduced disease transmission. Attendees will review the public health implications of missed testing opportunities and learn how POC testing supports both individual and community health. The session will also highlight practical strategies and available resources for launching rapid testing programs, as well as the importance of collaboration among correctional health care providers, facility staff, and community partners to ensure successful implementation and follow-up.
$0 fee – registration required. Registration includes access to the PPT slide presentation, webinar recording, and CE credit – 1.00 hour for ACCME, ANCC, APA, CCHP, and general certificates.
Made possible by an educational grant from OraSure Technologies, Inc.
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Webinar: Raising the Bar: Improving Safety and Efficacy of Pharmacotherapy
2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Providing quality medical care is a top priority in both community and correctional settings. However, in correctional environments, this goal is often complicated by frequent patient transfers between facilities, challenges with medication adherence, and the use of high-risk medications. This presentation will explore common scenarios related to transitions of care, medication safety, and adherence issues within the correctional system. Using real-world examples and patient case studies, we will highlight practical strategies to improve continuity of care and reduce medication-related risks in this complex and dynamic setting.
Presenter:
Dr. Chris Bender, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist at Diamond Pharmacy, certified in ambulatory care pharmacy. He provides consultation and educational services to long-term care and correctional customers through Diamond Pharmacy’s Office of Pharmacy Therapeutics and Integrated Clinical Services. He also provides chronic care clinic consultation, provides formulary management, and formulates cost-effective treatment strategies, as well as compiling and disseminating clinical information to providers, nurses, and staff.
1.00 hours of CE for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and general.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit
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On-Demand Virtual Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2025
2025-07-07 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | online
26 sessions and 27 hours of CE, covering all aspects of correctional health care are available on-demand through July 7.
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Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
2025-07-19 08:00 - 2025-07-21 17:00 (America/Chicago) | San Francisco, CA
Two days of updates and best practices for correctional mental health care issues: juvenile, substance abuse, suicide prevention, trauma, self-care, and more. Plus the opportunity to take the CCHP and specialty exams on-site. Join us in San Francisco for a focused event for mental health leaders, clinicians, and administrators.
July 19 – Preconference seminars and the CCHP exam
July 20-21 Conference
Download the exhibitor and sponsorship prospectus.
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Webinar: Dental Emergencies in Correctional Settings
2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Dental issues are common complaints in corrections and can be painful and dangerous. Left untreated, they can lead to serious health complications, disrupt facility operations, and increase the burden on both medical and security staff. This session provides practical guidance for correctional health professionals on recognizing and responding to urgent dental concerns. Learn about the prevalence and impact of common dental emergencies, from severe pain and swelling to infections that can compromise breathing. Discover how early intervention, triage, and communication among medical, dental, and security teams can reduce risk, improve patient outcomes, and ease operational strain. You’ll leave better prepared to support timely, coordinated care—even when dental providers aren’t immediately available.
1.00 hours of CE for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and general.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit
Presenter:
Dr. Heather Koroma has been a licensed general dentist and correctional health professional for more than seven years. Before returning to private practice recently, she oversaw the oral health of patients at the Dallas County Jail, the second-largest jail in Texas, and at the South Louisiana Ice Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana. In 2024, she was honored with the Young Professional of the Year Award by the NCCHC, recognizing her ongoing advocacy for oral health among vulnerable populations in her community.
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Virtual Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
2025-08-06 10:00 - 2025-10-17 15:00 (America/Chicago) | online
CE and education from your desk or wherever you are, completely focused on correctional mental health care challenges and solutions. Watch sessions on demand through October 17. Up to 20.75 hours of CE.
View the full agenda and register today!

FREE Webinar: Systemic Medication-Assisted Treatment Planning in Corrections
2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Made possible by an independent educational grant from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
The opioid epidemic continues to present significant challenges for correctional facilities, including limited access to addiction treatment, heightened risk of overdose, and increased institutional violence. Implementing and expanding medication-assisted treatment programs in jails and prisons is a proven strategy to address these issues, reduce recidivism, and support successful reentry. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of MAT planning, program design, workforce training, treatment delivery, reentry coordination, program evaluation, and long-term sustainability.
1 hour of CE for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and general.
There is no charge to attend this webinar.
Presenter
Dr. Todd Wilcox is the Medical Director of the Salt Lake County Jail system where he has worked for 26 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University, attended medical school at Vanderbilt University, and has an MBA from the University of Utah. Dr. Wilcox is a highly-rated speaker for NCCHC and actively practices clinical medicine in Salt Lake City. He is the past president of the American College of Correctional Physicians and is a recipient of the Armond Start Award for excellence in correctional medicine.
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FREE Webinar: Insights into the 2025 Measles Outbreak in a Local New Mexico Jail
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that spreads rapidly in group settings and can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death. In 2025, the United States has reported 29 measles outbreaks across 40 jurisdictions, involving more than 1,300 individual cases. Among them is a large, multistate outbreak—primarily affecting unvaccinated communities in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—that began in January 2025. This marks the highest number of measles cases reported in a single year since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.
Congregate settings, including correctional facilities, are particularly vulnerable during community transmission. In July 2025, the first known measles outbreak in a U.S. correctional facility since 2016 occurred in a New Mexico jail.
This webinar will feature presenters from the jail, the New Mexico Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They will share insights from the recent outbreak, outline preparedness strategies for correctional settings, and provide evidence-based guidance for controlling measles outbreaks to safeguard the health of incarcerated individuals and staff while minimizing operational disruptions.
Learning Objectives

Describe the signs and symptoms of measles and how it spreads
Discuss how prompt identification of cases, isolation of infected individuals, and robust vaccination and infection control measures can be implemented to control an outbreak in a correctional setting
Create a facility measles preparedness and response plan

FREE – registration required. Registration includes access to the PPT slide presentation and CE credit – 1.0 hour for ACCME, ANCC, APA, CCHP, and general. NCCHC does not have permission to record and distribute this webinar after the live broadcast.
Presenters:
Robert Apodaca, Deputy Warden, Luna County Detention Center
Liesl Hagan, MPH, Senior Scientist for Correctional Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Readiness and Response
Jessica Morales, RN is a Health Services Administrator, Luna County Detention Center
Marla M. Sievers, MPH, Epidemiologist, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), Epidemiology and Response Division
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Webinar: The Importance of Accurate Head Trauma Assessment in Corrections
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Head injuries are one of the most common injuries encountered in corrections, and also one of the most difficult to diagnose accurately. Correctional institutions are generally not equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment such as CT scanners for evaluation, necessitating patient transfer to a higher level of care. Overdiagnosing head injuries results in expenditure of personnel and resources. Underdiagnosing of head injuries may result in adverse patient outcomes and increased liability for the facility.
In this presentation, attendees will learn to identify risk factors for high-risk situations and management of these patients. Attendees will also identify which head injuries are lower risk and may be managed with additional medical oversight on-site. Attendees will formulate an evidence based plan for head injury patients, identify risks, and minimize liability while ensuring best outcome for correctional patients.
1.5 hours of CE for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and General (CCHP and others).
Presenters:
P. Daniel McConnell, MD, a retired U.S. Army Captain, sustained severe combat injuries in Afghanistan before transitioning to medicine. He earned his medical degree from East Tennessee State University and completed an Emergency Medicine residency at the University of South Florida’s Level 1 trauma center. Board-certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, he is one of the nation’s few upper-extremity amputee emergency physicians. He has served as Chief Medical Officer at a major FEMA/Military COVID response site and is currently the Medical Director at Pinellas County Jail, while also practicing emergency medicine in Tampa Bay, FL.
Susan Minter, DNP, NP, CCHP is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, is dual-board-certified in adult and family practice and has extensive experience in primary care and correctional medicine. She works at a large county jail in Florida as the sole nighttime primary care provider on-site. Dr. Minter has served as an expert witness and provided extensive health record reviews for the legal community on the topics of nursing documentation and administration issues. She lectures frequently on multidisciplinary topics that impact the correctional community, and her passion is teaching and mentoring the upcoming generation of nurses and providers on best practices to care for their patients.
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Webinar: Suicide Precautions and Prevention (Two Sessions)
2025-09-17 13:00 - 2025-09-26 14:15 (America/Chicago) | online
National Suicide Prevention Month Webinars
Part 1: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:00PM-2:15PM CST
Part 2: Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:00PM-2:15PM CST
Overreliance on restrictive suicide precautions in correctional settings has become a hidden crisis—one that can cause more harm than it prevents. Too often, these extreme measures are used for individuals who are not at genuine risk, creating conditions more severe than disciplinary segregation, deterring disclosure of suicidal thoughts, and sparking constitutional challenges.
This session unpacks the research on risk, protective, and environmental factors that drive self-harm in custody, along with the legal and operational implications of current practices. Evidence-based behavioral health interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, will be presented as more humane, effective alternatives that promote safety and treatment engagement.
Through real-world case examples, attendees will explore the core components of a comprehensive suicide prevention program that safeguards lives while reducing unnecessary harm—transforming prevention from a purely security-driven response to one rooted in care, dignity, and results.
$89 ($79 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit. 2.5 hours of CE for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and General (CCHP and others). Must attend both parts to claim credit.
Presenters:
Joel T. Andrade, PhD, LICSW, MSW, CCHP-MH holds a PhD and MSW from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work with a concentration in forensics. He has worked in correctional and forensic mental health since 1997. He has presented and published journal articles and book chapters on numerous correctional health care topics including psychopathy, violence risk assessment, self-injurious behavior, suicide prevention and intervention, designing alternatives to segregation units for correctional systems, and gender dysphoria. Dr. Andrade is also the editor of The Handbook of Violence Risk Assessment: New Approaches for Mental Health Professionals.
Benjamin Rice, JD is a Senior Expert for Falcon, LLC and the Founder of BTR Consulting, LLC. He is an attorney who works primarily as a correctional consultant, using his 20 years of experience in the field. Mr. Rice worked on behalf of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) as a Deputy Attorney General. In recognition of his outstanding work, he was asked to join the Governor’s Office of California as Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary over public safety. He was later appointed general counsel of CDCR where he was responsible for roughly 20 class action cases. Following eight years in that role, Mr. Rice was recruited by a large private health care company to become its chief counsel. As a consultant and expert, Mr. Rice helps sheriffs enhance jail operations and meet class action mandates. Mr. Rice holds a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Los Angeles.
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FREE Webinar: Diagnosis and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | online
Made possible by an independent grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals to the NCCHC Foundation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)—which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—affects more than 3 million Americans, yet its burden in correctional settings often goes unrecognized. IBD is a complex, progressive, and systemic illness with potential complications far beyond the gut, including joint pain, skin disorders, and liver disease. Left unmanaged, it can significantly impact quality of life and contribute to costly hospitalizations.
Incarcerated individuals with IBD face unique and often serious barriers to care, such as limited access to specialists, restrictive formularies, and care disruptions during transfers or upon release. A recent study identified incarceration as an independent risk factor for IBD-related hospital readmissions—highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions.
This webinar equips correctional health professionals with strategies to enhance early recognition of IBD flares and extra intestinal manifestations, learn modern therapeutic endpoints, deliver evidence-based care, and ensure continuity of care through culturally competent practices, telehealth, transition and post-release planning. The session will include multiple case studies that include interventions for the incarcerated patient with IBD.
Webinar Fee:
FREE – registration required. Registration includes access to the PPT slide presentation, webinar recording, and CE credit – 1.5 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, CCHP, and general.
Presenters
Bharati Kochar, MD, MS is a gastroenterologist and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialist at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. She is also an Investigator at The Mongan Institute and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kochar completed undergraduate and medical studies at Brown University, training in Internal Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology as well as advanced training in IBD at The University of North Carolina. She also obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Research at UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. Dr. Kochar’s research interests center around advancing care for those who are understudied and underrepresented with IBD. Her research is funded by the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation as well as the National Institute on Aging.
Lori E. Roscoe, DNP, PhD, APRN, ANP-C, CCHP-RN is a nationally recognized expert in the field of correctional nursing and correctional health care and is a member of the NCCHC’s Multidisciplinary Education Committee. She is a member of the expert workgroup that revised the American Nurses Association’s Correctional Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and a member of the NCCHC expert task force that reviewed and made suggestions for revisions to the Standards for Health Services in Jails/Prisons. Through Correctional HealthCare Consultants LLC, Dr. Roscoe provides professional consulting services in correctional health care operations and legal matters. She is principal of The Correctional Nurse Educator, a website that provides accredited continuing education specifically for correctional nurses. Dr. Roscoe also authors CorrectionalNurse.Net, an award-winning blog about correctional nursing, and Nursing Behind the Wall, a website that provides clinical scenarios with which correctional nurses can practice clinical judgment skills.
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Webinar: Improving Correctional Infection Prevention & Control Programs
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Infection prevention and control programs are essential to safeguarding patients and staff in correctional facilities. The pandemic underscored significant challenges—from outdated policies to gaps in surveillance and education—emphasizing the need for proactive, evidence-based approaches.
This webinar will guide participants in evaluating their current infection control programs and exploring strategies for improvement. The presenter will identify key stakeholders, outline the unique challenges correctional settings face, and share practical solutions for updating policies, procedures, and practices. Attendees will learn how to strengthen surveillance systems, leverage resources, and foster collaboration to ensure programs remain resilient against emerging health threats. Get educated and ready to make your operations safer and healthier.
Educational Objectives
• Evaluate a current infection prevention and control program
• Identify strategies for improving an infection prevention and control program
• Describe the challenges, strategies, and tools needed for updating policies, procedures and practices
Presenters:
Sue Lane, RN, CCHP-A is the infection prevention and control director for Centurion. She is a lead surveyor for NCCHC and a former chair of the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals. She serves on the CCHP Board of Trustees. Ms. Lane has over 40 years of experience in infection prevention and control, 28 years in correctional health care, and is a national and state speaker on infection prevention and control in correctional health care settings. She has served on multiple infectious disease and correctional health care task forces to add a voice this specialty. She speaks at colleges and other organizations on behalf of correctional health care careers to encourage professionals to join the important specialty of providing care for this underserved population.
Webinar Fee:
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and General (CCHP and others).
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National Conference on Correctional Health Care 2025
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-05 | Baltimore, MD
The biggest and best educational and networking event in correctional health returns to the East Coast. Network, connect, and learn with peers and experts from across the country and all disciplines.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, Nov. 1 – Preconference seminars
Sunday, Nov. 2 – Preconference seminars, CCHP exam, Exhibit hall opening reception
Monday -Tuesday, November 3-4 – Awards ceremony, Keynote, Conference Sessions, Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, November 5 – Conference Sessions
Sign up now for a booth and/or sponsorship. Download the Exhibitor Prospectus and Contract (Docusign). Contact sales@ncchc.org for more information.
Event website – learn more! Register by October 24 & save on on-site rates.
