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Implementing Telehealth in Jails (Webinar)

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This webinar covers the fundamentals of telehealth and the experience of implementing telehealth in a correctional setting to support and facilitate physical health, mental health, and substance use treatment.

Implementing telehealth in jails is a crucial next step in providing treatment to individuals in the criminal justice system.

During this webinar, we will:
- Define telehealth and how to execute it in jails.

- Discuss the key components of effective telehealth in jails.

- Review the lessons learned implementing telehealth in jails.

Our presenters have extensive knowledge in developing, implementing, and evaluating telehealth programs for the identification and management of SUD:
- Saira Haque, Ph.D., Senior Health Informaticist and Virtual Care Portfolio Leader, RTI International
- Grant Victor, Ph.D., Researcher, Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, Wayne State University

Date Created: February 3, 2021