2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

frameworks to construct individualized medication review plans.

• Utilize available resources, multidisciplinary collaboration, and reporting pathways to ensure timely intervention and continuity of care. Moderator: Dr. Deborah Schult , Deputy Chief Medical Officer, VitalCore Health Strategies, Topeka, Kansas Speakers: Jeffrey Fisher , Assistant Deputy Commissioner Clinical Services, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Milford, Massachusetts; Grace Muturi-Kasper , Vice President of Operations, VitalCore Health Strategies, Hopkinton, Massachusetts Accreditation Readiness for Correctional Industries Programs Room 318 Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Overview: Purpose — ACA Preparation; Focus — Compliance & Operations; and Outcome — Audit Readiness Moderator: Dawn Christiana , Administrative Officer 2, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections/Pennsylvania Correctional Industries, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Speakers: Lisa Hollibaugh , Chief of Accreditation, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Priscella Karns , Administrative Officer 4, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections/ Pennsylvania Correctional Industries, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania From Jail to Community: Building a Boundary-Spanning Reentry System That Saves Lives and Reduces Recidivism Room 310 Primary Community of Focus: Jails Overview: Correctional systems across the country are increasingly tasked with addressing complex behavioral health needs, substance use disorders, homelessness and systemic barriers that drive recidivism. Traditional models of release are no longer sufficient to meet these challenges. SATURDAY, AUG. 1 8:30–10 A.M.

• Evaluate functional and safety implications of polypharmacy and prioritize medications for deprescribing. Moderator: Teresa Royer , MSN, RN, CCNM, NDOC — retired Speaker: Harbans Deol , Chief Medical Officer, VitalCore Health Services Mental Wellness Matters: Supporting Healthier Minds, One Moment at a Time [CME|CEU|CERP| Ψ CE] Room: 311 Primary Community of Focus: Behavioral Health Overview: Mental health wellness is a critical foundation for personal resilience, interpersonal engagement, and overall well-being. This presentation introduces the Mental Health Wellness Helpline as a confidential, accessible support resource designed to assist incarcerated individuals during moments of emotional distress, stress, or mental health concerns. Participants will gain an overview of the helpline’s purpose, scope of services, and how it serves as an early intervention tool that promotes timely support, connection, and care. The presentation highlights how the helpline supports mental wellness through immediate access to trained professionals, guidance during challenging moments, and referrals to additional resources when needed. By normalizing help seeking behavior and reinforcing the importance of proactive mental health support, this session underscores how the Mental Health Wellness Helpline contributes to a culture of care, safety, and shared responsibility—supporting healthier minds, one moment at a time. Learning Objectives: • Identify common risk factors and warning signs of suicide among incarcerated individuals, including behavioral, emotional, and situational indicators. • Recognize periods of heightened vulnerability (e.g., intake, segregation, court events, loss, mental health crises).

WORKSHOPS Saturday, Aug. 1 ▼ 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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