2025 ACA Winter Conference Orlando_Program Book

Transforming Feedback into Action: Leveraging Idea Creation for Agency Innovation Room W240 D Overview: The VADOC leverages various employee tools to gather an in-depth understanding of staff experiences and promote innovation across the agency. This approach enables leadership to identify key areas for process improvement while fostering broad engagement and efficiency. By combining these tools, VADOC creates a dynamic platform for continuous improvement that aligns with agency goals and deepens the understanding of operational needs. The strategy fosters a culture of innovation and translates it directly into improved organizational outcomes. Careful navigation is required to ensure these tools do not inadvertently become avenues for unproductive complaints and maintain their focus on constructive ideation and actionable insights. Primary Presenter: Eleanor DeWolfe , Operations Data Analyst, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Presenter 2: Matthew Whibley , Lead Operations Data Analyst, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Presenter 3: David Robinson , Chief of Corrections Operations, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Redefining Success for Correctional Agencies Room W230 D Overview: For decades correctional agencies have been using recidivism as a key indicator of success and performance. However, recent research and analysis of recidivism have common themes. Recidivism is affected by a myriad of social forces outside the control of a correctional agency. Most notably, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the largest impacts on recidivism metrics. There is no single definition of, or methodology for calculating, recidivism and it is unlikely one could be agreed upon

with pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral medications. • Make appropriate decisions and adjustments to patients’ HCV treatment plan in the event of interruptions in medications using AASLD recommendations. • Articulate the central importance of treating co-occurring substance use disorder as a part of any HCV elimination program. Moderator: John J. Hagan , M.D., FASAM, American Correctional Association, Fort Collins, Colorado Speaker 1: Jennifer G. Clarke , M.D., MPH, American Correctional Association, Providence, Rhode Island Speaker 2: Kathleen F. Maurer , M.D., MPH, American Correctional Association, Westbrook, Connecticut Combating the Teacher Shortage by Building a Distance Learning Library Room W240 D Overview: Individuals who are incarcerated are significantly less educated than the general population of adults. In Georgia, the educational level of those with an educational need is seventh grade and below. It is clear there is a dire need to educate those in our care. The biggest challenges we are facing in Georgia in the correctional facilities are educational staff vacancies and out of field instructors. Georgia recognized these challenges and sought methods that would allow effective educational practices to continue. These challenges were solved through the development of a digital library housed in a cloud storage system. Primary Presenter: Andrew Morgan , Instructional Coach (EPS4), Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia Presenter 2: Lance Brantley , Instructional Coach (EPS4), Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia Presenter 3: Autumn Whitworth , Education Program Specialist (EPS3), Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia

WORKSHOPS Monday, Jan. 13 ▼ 2–3:30 p.m.

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