2024 ACA National Harbor Program Book_Winter Conference
WORKSHOPS Saturday, Jan. 6 ▼ 8–9:30 a.m.
describe opiates and the examples of the particular class of drugs. The presentation will give an in-depth look at Fentanyl with the description, routes of exposure, signs and symptoms of overdose and treatment after exposure. This topic will advance the correctional practice and professional development of participants because Fentanyl- related overdoses are occurring and increasing in correctional facilities. The need for improved detection and reporting is immediate. Learning Objectives: • Recognize the potential exposure to fentanyl and other opiates. • Describe the signs and symptoms and treatment post-exposure. • Explain use of control measures for officers’ protection. • Detail methods for decontamination and clean-up. Moderator: Kirk Fields , Chief Jailer, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis, Tennessee Speakers: Reginald L. Hubbard , M.S., Assist Chief Jail Security, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis, Tennessee; Audrey L. Townsel , Psy.D., MHA, CBHC-BS, Clinical Psychologist, Calyx Psychological Services, Memphis, Tennessee
• Discuss the START NOW data collected from the Illinois Department of Corrections facilities and how the data can be used to inform treatment and intervention in jails and prisons. Moderator: Gary Junker , Ph.D., Deputy Secretary Division of Comprehensive Health Services, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Raleigh, North Carolina Speakers: Heather Sims , MASW, LSW, Social Worker, Illinois Department of Corrections, Vienna, Illinois; Jeff Sim , Psy.D., LCP, Psychologist, Statewide Mental Health Quality Improvement Manager, Illinois Department of Corrections, Springfield, Illinois; Melissa Stromberger , Psy.D., LCP, Northern Region Mental Health Administrator, Illinois Department of Corrections, Springfield, Illinois C-1I Emergency Response to Fentanyl Exposure in a Jail Setting (CE, CME, Y CE, CERP, CEU) Tracks: Healthcare & Treatment/Security/ Staff Training/Jails/Social Work NEW! Room: National Harbor 13 The major points include how the ever increasing opioid epidemic affects the corrections profession including in secure correctional facilities. The presentation will
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