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engagement and care provision. CCHA can guide effective meet ing coordination, helping teams stay consistent and avoid delays. Training both custody and clinical staff will en sure smooth cooperation and integrate MDTTs into correctional healthcare. CCHA can support MDTTs by emphasizing their role in correc tional healthcare. Showcasing their success in patient care and sharing case studies at conferences can en courage stakeholder buy-in. Isolated departments could benefit from teamwork training and interdisci plinary collaboration. Encouraging teams to share their experiences and challenges through case studies and best practices can promote a culture of learning.

Providing resources such as publi cations and training tools can help teams improve their processes and address resistance. These steps can ensure that MDTTs continue to evolve and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in correctional facilities. REFERENCES Griffin, M. L., Hogan, N. L., Lambert, E. G., Tucker-Gail, K. A., & Baker, D. N. (2009). Job involvement, Job Stress, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and the Burnout of Correctional Staff. Criminal Justice and Behavior , 37(2), 239–255. https://doi. org/10.1177/0093854809351682

Wence Asonganyi, BScN, MSc, MPH is a Health Services Administrator at the New Mexico Corrections Department.

Kristen Dauss, MD, MBA, CCHP is the Vice President of Health Services + CMO at CoreCivic.

Denise A. Burkett, APRN is a Clinical Director at the Kentucky Department of Corrections.

Tadros, E., Barbini, M., & Kaur, L. (2021). Collaborative Healthcare in incarcerated

settings. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology , 67(9), 910–929. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624x211058952 Send Us Your Photos! Michael L. Records, MS, CCM is the Bureau Chief at the Delaware Department of Correction.

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