2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

WORKSHOPS

Monday, Aug. 25 ▼ 8–9:30 a.m.

Providing MAT in the Regular Medline: Removing Barriers and Optimizing Patient Care [CE|CME|CEU] Primary Community of Focus: Prisons & Jails Room: 111 Overview: Substance misuse remains active substance use disorder diagnosis. Traditional medication-assisted treatment in correctional settings is often time-consuming and staff-intensive. In 2022, the Colorado Department of Corrections piloted integrating buprenorphine into the regular medication line at Sterling Correctional Facility, reducing staff burden while maintaining safety. The practice expanded statewide by 2024. Inspired by Colorado, Delaware adopted similar procedures in 2023, implementing medication-assisted treatment in regular medication lines across all facilities. This approach increased access, reduced staff demands and improved patient care. Learning Objectives: • Describe barriers and challenges that limit MAT services in carceral facilities. • Discuss how MAT normalization can improve access to MAT and improve patient outcomes. critical in the United States, with 65% of incarcerated individuals having an

• Discuss a stepwise approach to implementing a MAT normalization program in a carceral facility. Moderator: Anneke J. Cerri , LPN, Infection Control Nurse and Trainer/Educator, Delaware Department of Correction, Dover, Delaware Speaker 1: Elizabeth Romero , M.B.A, M.S., Senior Behavioral Health Advisor, Delaware Department of Correction, Dover, Delaware Speaker 2: Jessica Krueger , M.D., Medications for Addiction Treatment Physician II, Colorado Department of Corrections, Denver, Colorado Speaker 3: Crosby Amoah , PharmD, Director of Clinical Pharmacy Program, Correct RX Pharmacy Services, Dover, Delaware Speaker 4: Kelly S. Ramsey , M.D., MPH, M.A., FACP, DFASAM, Addiction Medicine Physician and Harm Reduction Consultant, John Hopkins University, Olivebridge, New York Value of In-House Energy Management: Case Studies from Colorado Department of Corrections and Colorado Department of Human Services Room 106 Overview: Join us to hear from the Colorado Department of Corrections and Colorado Department of Human Services Energy

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