2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

The Switch to a Digital Addiction Treatment Protocol: Challenges, Successes, and Reallife Tales from North Dakota DOC [CME|CEU] Room: 311 Primary Community of Focus: Substance Use Disorder Overview: Transitioning to a new treatment model is challenging — but it can also be transformative. This session will describe the transition undertaken by North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (ND DOCR) from a paper-based, highly prescriptive protocol to a 12-week cognitive-be haviorally based treatment curriculum delivered through group facilitation and digital journaling. This session examines the shift from scripted programming to process-oriented groups, with 6-month insights on both implementation challenges and opportunities for deeper engagement, stronger relationships, and more individualized care within structured correctional treatment settings. Learning Objectives: • Describe the design and implementation of the Strategies for Change CBT-based treatment protocol. • Identify common challenges in transitioning from analog to digital treatment protocols. • Evaluate early indicators of participant engagement and clinical skill development among staff. Moderator: Dr. Cathy Thompson , Clinical Psychologist Trainer, The Change Companies Speakers: Melanie Flynn , Behavioral Health Program Manager, North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Bismarck, North Dakota; Candace Rittenbach , Core Correctional Practices Lead, North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Bismarck, North Dakota; Dr. Cathy Thompson , Clinical Psychologist Trainer, The Change Companies, North Richland Hills, Texas

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This AI-guided active case finding model detects missed TB, reduces TB-related morbidity and mortality, scales operationally even in fragile and conflict-affected settings, and protects correctional staff and surrounding communities. Learning Objectives: • Analyze the role of AI-enabled chest X-ray screening in detecting tuberculosis cases missed by symptom-based screening, including implications for correctional healthcare practice. • Examine the operational feasibility and scalability of AI-guided mobile X-ray screening models in correctional settings, including resource-limited and high-risk environments. • Evaluate the impact of integrated TB screening models in correctional facilities on patient outcomes, transmission risk, and community health. Moderator: Dr. John May , Health through Walls Inc., Miami, Florida Speakers: Dr. Ivan Calder , Health through Walls Inc., New York, New York; Dr. Justy Antony Chiramal , Qure.ai Technologies Inc., Mableton, Georgia; Miss Jane Braun , MinXray, Inc., Vernon Hills, Illinois

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