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SUMMARY:Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn with peers from around the USA. Whether you’re new to the field or a correctional health care veteran\, you’ll find valuable connections\, inspiration and ideas! The Spring Conference delivers unparalleled education and professional development opportunities for clinicians\, administrators\, and custody professionals. Bring your challenges and get ready for solutions in one of NCCHC’s favorite locations. Includes a full day of preconference seminars on the 2026 NCCHC Jail/Prison Health Standards and the 2026 NCCHC Mental Health Standards and the opportunity to take the CCHP exams. \nRegister by April 10 to save up to $100 off on-site registration pricing. \nVisit the website for more information\, including details on sponsorship\, advertising\, and exhibiting.
URL:https://ncchc.org/event/spring-conference-on-correctional-health-care-2026/
LOCATION:New Orleans
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SUMMARY:Virtual Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026
DESCRIPTION:23 sessions and up to 23.5 hours of CE\, covering all aspects of correctional health care are available. Participate on-demand through July 7.  \nRegister/Learn more
URL:https://ncchc.org/event/virtual-spring-conference-on-correctional-health-care-2026/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Free NCCHC Sessions at AJA 2026 Conference & Jail Expo
DESCRIPTION:Three free sessions to improve collaboration between custody and health care. \nNCCHC will offer three sessions on May 16 as part of Partnership Saturday from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.  Sessions include: \n\nSaving Lives and Improving Outcomes with Technology\nInterdisciplinary Leadership: Improving Operations and Reducing Adverse Medical Events\nAccreditation: Setting Standards for Healthcare in American Jails\n\nPlease see the detailed descriptions below. \nThese three sessions provide 3 CE hours for CCHP recertification. \nRegister for Partnership Saturday when you register for the AJA Conference & Jail Expo. \nPLUS\, 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. \nSession Details \n8:30 am – 9:30 am Saving Lives and Improving Outcomes with Technology \nHealth 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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify common challenges of delivering health care in jails\nIdentify methods of leveraging technology to improve health services delivery and outcomes\nIdentify barriers to implementing new technology in jails\n\n10 am – 11 am Interdisciplinary Leadership: Improving Operations and Reducing Adverse Medical Events \n 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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify challenges associated with custody and medical care in jail facilities\nDiscuss vulnerabilities associated with adverse events\, to include suicide attempts\nIdentify opportunities to improve collaboration and leadership in your jail\n\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Accreditation: Setting Standards for Healthcare in American Jails \nThis 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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand how standards are critical to protect your organization and staff\nExplore opportunities to improve care and reduce adverse events\nIdentify the benefits of Continuous Quality Improvement\n\n  \n 
URL:https://ncchc.org/event/aja-2026-conference/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Brain Injuries: Are You Recognizing the Signs & Offering Support?
DESCRIPTION:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is highly prevalent among justice-involved populations\, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated in correctional settings. Many individuals with TBI experience cognitive\, emotional\, and behavioral symptoms—such as memory problems\, slowed processing\, impulsivity\, or difficulty following instructions—that are frequently misinterpreted as noncompliance\, leading to disciplinary actions and disrupted access to programming. \nThis webinar will present practical strategies for systematic TBI identification and management in correctional facilities. Participants will learn about a three-tiered screening and assessment approach: (1) brief universal intake screening\, (2) symptom-based assessment tools\, such as the TBI Symptom Screener for Corrections\, and (3) targeted clinical evaluation\, including cognitive and vestibular/ocular-motor assessment. \nPresenters will also highlight interventions and Americans with Disabilities Act–compliant accommodations that correctional staff\, medical teams\, and behavioral health providers can implement immediately\, including communication adjustments\, environmental modifications\, structured routines\, and cueing supports. The session will provide examples of state-level models that integrate screening\, staff training\, and TBI-informed reentry planning to improve safety\, reduce disciplinary incidents\, and support successful transitions back to the community. \nPanelists \nDoug Major\, OD\, CCHP is a neuro-optometrist practicing in Los Osos\, California. A certified correctional health provider\, he is a staff optometrist at the San Luis Obispo County Jail. Dr. Major has provided vision care in federal\, state\, and county correctional facilities for adults and at-risk youth. He has been involved in research at the California Youth Authority\, the Grizzly Youth Academy\, and the San Luis Obispo County Jail. Dr. Major has presented at the International Correctional Education Association\, American Academy of Optometry\, Stanford Concussion Summit\, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association\, and the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics international meetings. He was the national co-chair for the College of Optometry’s Visual Development Juvenile Delinquency Committee and is currently a volunteer group leader at Atascadero State Hospital. He also founded the NORA Justice Treatment Committee and is involved with his local National Alliance on Mental Illness chapter. \nKelly Sarmiento\, MPH serves as the Director of Outreach Programs at the Brain Injury Association of America. In this role\, she conducts research and leads educational efforts to protect Americans from brain injuries and the potentially devastating effects of these injuries. Ms. Sarmiento holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Yale School of Public Health. She has authored more than 150 scientific articles\, developed more than 100 educational products and tools\, and has received numerous awards for her work in public health. \nWebinar Fee: \n$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). \nLearn More/Register
URL:https://ncchc.org/event/webinar-brain-injuries-are-you-recognizing-the-signs-offering-support/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis\, Intervention\, & Implications
DESCRIPTION:Understanding of autism spectrum disorder has evolved significantly over the past 15 years due to increased research\, leading to clearer diagnostic criteria and a better understanding of symptom presentation and functional impact. \nThis presentation examines autism spectrum disorder from both psychological and applied correctional perspectives. Diagnostic criteria will be reviewed and applied to real-world correctional settings\, where individuals are treated within a whole-person care model. The session will explore symptom presentation\, how symptoms may manifest in correctional environments\, and strategies for clinical response. \nTreatment interventions and necessary environmental and practice modifications will be discussed\, with an emphasis on collaboration among mental health\, medical\, and security staff within a multidisciplinary services team (MDST). Case reviews will be presented\, followed by participant discussion to reinforce application to practice. \nPresenter  \nLarisa Palmer\, PsyD\, CCHP\, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of forensic experience\, including 11 years working with incarcerated men and women in the state prison system. She has conducted assessments and provided mental health treatment to youthful offenders in the juvenile justice system and to incarcerated individuals in state prisons. She has also worked in school settings\, specifically with individuals with intellectual disabilities\, autism spectrum disorder\, and juvenile justice involvement\, and has served as adjunct faculty at the bachelor’s\, master’s\, and doctoral levels. \nDr. Palmer currently serves as the mental health director at South Florida Reception Center in Doral\, Florida\, a men’s prison that evaluates individuals’ needs upon initial commitment to the prison system. She earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University and has maintained CCHP certification since 2012. \nWebinar Fee: \n$69 ($59 for CCHPs)\, includes access to the Powerpoint presentation\, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME\, ANCC\, APA\, and General (CCHP and others). \nLearn More/Register
URL:https://ncchc.org/event/webinar-autism-spectrum-disorders-diagnosis-intervention-implications/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Correctional Mental Health Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Conference plays a critical role in advancing quality care for incarcerated individuals with behavioral health needs. It brings together mental health\, medical\, and custody professionals to share evidence-based practices\, address workforce challenges\, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference offers vital training on suicide prevention\, crisis intervention\, and treatment planning aligned with the latest NCCHC Mental Health Standards. By fostering education and dialogue\, it helps correctional systems reduce risk\, improve outcomes\, and uphold constitutional standards of care. Includes a full day of preconference seminars on the 2026 NCCHC Jail/Prison Health Standards and the 2026 NCCHC Mental Health Standards and the opportunity to take the CCHP and specialty exams. \nVisit our website. \nContact sales@ncchc.org for information on exhibiting and sponsorship. Download the exhibitor prospectus.
URL:https://ncchc.org/event/correctional-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX
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SUMMARY:National Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026
DESCRIPTION:The biggest event in correctional health care returns to Las Vegas for a five-day event: conference\, preconference seminars\, certification exams\, and an outstanding exhibit hall. Make plans now to join us. \nEvent website \nExhibitor/sponsorship information
URL:https://ncchc.org/event/national-conference-on-correctional-health-care-2026/
LOCATION:Las Vegas
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