2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

Opioid Summit A Holistic Approach to the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 • 8–11:45 a.m. • Rooms 506/507

T he Opioid Summit aims to train multidisciplinary correctional staff on opioid use disorder (OUD) and medications for OUD (MOUD), fostering a unified, evidence-based approach to treatment in jails and prisons. By educating custody, medical, mental health, reentry and leadership teams, the training reduces stigma, promotes empathy and encourages coordinated care. This cultural and operational shift enhances staff communication, improves treatment continuity and strengthens program sustainability — ultimately supporting recovery, reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for incarcerated individuals and their communities. Learn evidence-based strategies to treat opioid use disorder Reduce stigma and build a recovery-focused culture Improve teamwork, safety and continuity of care Earn CME/CEU credits and gain tools you can use right away

Overview of Topics

Define the Problem Corrections Role in the Recovery Journey Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later ADA and Legal Implications and Updates Medication Overview Operational Challenges Benefits of Treating OUD in Incarceration

SPEAKERS:

Jennifer Clarke, MD, MPH, FACP ACA Consultant Physician Carrie Hill Executive Director, Massachusetts Sheriff’s Association Kathleen Maurer, MD, MPH, MBA ACA Consultant Physician

Dr. John Tomarchio Assistant Chief Medical Officer, VitalCore

Kellie Wasko Secretary, SD DOC

The American Correctional Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing med ical education for physicians. Physicians/Physician Extenders should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACA is an approved CE provider through the Florida Board of Nursing for con tinuing education contact hours for nurses (CE Provider #50-8793). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 70

CME and CEU credits will be awarded!