2022 ACA New Orleans Program Book_152nd Congress of Correction

should be the same as those guidelines in the community. But there is no doubt balancing security and treatment needs in a prison or jail can create role ambiguities and ethics related concerns for correctional mental health professionals. From breaching confidentiality for rule violations to participation in disciplinary hearings and competency evaluations, correctional mental health professionals often struggle with the custody treatment conflict in their perceived dual agent role. It is essential, therefore, that mental health professionals have a fundamental understanding of the prevailing ethical standards and guidelines to inform their decision making in correctional settings. Following an overview of the pertinent standards and guidelines, this workshop will use case vignettes to highlight ethical concerns, dispel disbeliefs and increase competency in ethical decision-making. We will learn together , when it comes to ethics, good questions produce the best answers! Learning Objectives: 1.Participants will be able to discuss the basic ethical guidelines governing correctional mental health care. 2.Participants will be able to describe the ethical decision-making process. 3.Participants will be able to identify and analyze cases where ethical dilemmas may arise in correctional settings. Moderator: Tammy Lander , JD, Ph.D., Assistant Chief of Mental Health Services, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Speakers: Tammy Lander , JD, Ph.D., Assistant Chief of Mental Health Services, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida; Jonathan Peiper , Ph.D., Director of Behavioral Health, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction — Prisons, Raleigh, North Carolina; John Worley , Ph.D., Director of Behavioral Health, University of Kansas Medical Center/ Kansas Department of Corrections, Topeka, Kansas

D-3G Media Relations and Addressing Correctional Issues Room 254 Track: Staff Training In this session, participants will learn the importance of having a communications plan for dealing with the media and the public, and how to make it work. The reputation and credibility of an organization can be defined by the ability to work effectively with the news media. By developing and refining communication practices, an agency can minimize negative news coverage. When an agency follows policies and procedures within a correctional setting, it can create unique and challenging situations where media coverage can sensationalize situations. Knowledge of exemplary practices and expanding on ever-changing media trends help optimize communication strategies. Learning Objectives: 1.Recognize common media practices, and identify the importance of a working relationship with the media 2.Identify trends, best practices and how it can dictate media perception. 3.Identify ways different program areas can work together to execute proactive communications. Moderator: Hope Gartman, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Speaker: Michelle Glady, Public Affairs Director, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida D-3H Virginia Department of Correction Hepatitis C Treatment Expansion (CE-RN, CME) Room 257 Track: Physician The prevalence of the HCV (Hepatitis C) infection is higher in corrections when compared to the general population. Dr. Jamie Smith has been instrumental in expanding the testing and treatment of HCV within the Virginia

Workshops Sunday, Aug. 7 t 3–4:30 p.m.

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