2023 ACA Philadelphia Program Book_153rd Congress of Correction

Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio; Brian Kowalski , Assistant Chief, Bureau of Research and Evaluation, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio; Jennifer Sanders , School Superintendent, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio C-4G Healthy First, Cultivating Resiliency in Nursing Before Disaster Hits (CE) Track: Staff Wellness Room 203-B This wellness session for correctional professionals, particularly nurses, aims to explore the concept of wellness and its significance in their profession. This session will explore various aspects of wellness, including mental and physical health, and provide practical strategies for building healthy and resilient employees. Participants will also learn about effective behavior change strategies related to nutrition and incorporating activities such as yoga, gym workouts, and meditation into their daily routines. Learning Objectives: • Participants will explore the multifaceted nature of wellness and its relevance to correctional nurses. • Attendees will acquire practical strategies to promote and sustain employee wellness within the challenging environment of correctional facilities. • Participants will be equipped with effective behavior change approaches to help themselves and their colleagues adopt healthier lifestyles. Moderator: Michelle J. Staples-Horne , M.D., Medical Director, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Atlanta, Georgia Speakers: Virginia Henson , M.B.A, RN, CCHP-RN, Director of Operations, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia; Marlei Simon , M.S., RD, LD, Regional Health Services Administrator, Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia

Saturday, Aug. 12 ▼ 4–5:30 p.m.

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Research has emphasized the impact of education and other programming on positive outcomes for restored citizens upon release specifically recidivism and employment outcomes. However, not a lot of information is shared about the impact of programming inside the prison walls. This presentation will discuss the data and how programming is security’s secret weapon. Learning Objectives: • Obtain knowledge of the impact programming has on incarcerated people’s behavior. • Understand the impact programming has on security. • Analyze the information given and apply it to their own practices. Moderator: Jennifer Urra , Deputy Director, Office of Holistic Services, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio Speakers: Charles Bradley , Regional Director, Office of Prisons, Ohio Department of

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