2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

pain, regardless of the patient’s history or custodial behavior. • Participants will be able to construct

• Evaluate the operational, financial, and clinical benefits of implementing telehealth solutions, including cost savings, staffing efficiency, and risk reduction. • Identify key steps for successfully implementing a tele-dentistry program, including technology deployment, provider integration, staff training, and compliance with healthcare standards. Moderator: David E. Donnelly , DDS, Dental Director, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio Speakers: Christopher Cox , M.D., Senior Consultant, Kadiri Health, LLC, Yellow Springs, Ohio; Eric Jeffreys , Chief Dental Officer, Kadiri Health, LLC, Yellow Springs, Ohio Inside-Out Impact: Implementing Peer-Led Education in Corrections Room 316 Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Overview: Peer-led education initiatives are increasingly being used to expand programming, reduce idleness, supplement staffing resources, and foster pro-social behavior. While the concept is compelling, the realities of implementation—navigating institutional culture, building staff buy-in, and maintaining program integrity—are often complex. This session offers a deep dive into a recently implemented peer-led education initiative, guided by two facilitators who were directly involved in its design and execution. Moderators will walk participants through the full implementation process, including planning, pilot phases, early outcomes, and course corrections. This session emphasizes practical insight and candid reflection, highlighting what worked, what didn’t, and what they would do differently. Participants will engage with content from the peer-led education materials and brief THURSDAY, JULY 30 10:45–11:30 A.M.

a multi-modal treatment plan that prioritizes non-pharmacological

interventions (stretching, heat/cold) and non-opioid medications (NSAIDs, SNRIs, anticonvulsants) tailored to a high-risk environment. • Participants will identify high-risk medications and implement “Directly Observed Therapy” (DOT) best practices, such as crushing protocols or mouth checks, to ensure clinical compliance and prevent the ”pill economy” within the facility. Moderator: Stephanie Gravning , Chief Medical Officer, North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Speaker: Randolph Maul , Chief Medical Officer, Colorado Department of Corrections Transforming Correctional Healthcare with Telehealth & Tele-dentistry [CERP] Room: 320 Primary Community of Focus: Dental Overview: This workshop presents how tele dentistry can transform healthcare delivery in correctional facilities. It highlights solutions that improve access to medical and dental care, reduce costly offsite transports, and address staffing shortages. Participants will learn how integrated telehealth technology and provider support can enhance efficiency, strengthen compliance with care standards, and reduce legal risk. The session also outlines implementation strategies and real-world outcomes. Participants will gain practical insight into modernizing correctional healthcare systems while improving patient outcomes, safety for correctional officers and operational performance. Learning Objectives: • Explain how telehealth and tele-dentistry improve access to timely medical and dental care within correctional facilities while reducing reliance on offsite services.

WORKSHOPS

Thursday, July 30 ▼ 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

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