Bridging Barriers: 3 Jail-Based MOUD Models That Save Lives and Restore Hope

Friday, April 24, 2026

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM PT

Location: Coronado A-C, Level 4

Presenter(s)

Danae N. DiRocco, MD

Addiction Psychiatrist, Medical Director of Telepsychiatry for CHI Health
Creighton University School of Medicine, CHI Health
Rocky River, Ohio

Slides
Eric Weintraub, MD

MD
University of Maryland
Towson, Maryland
Hendree E. Jones, PhD, LP

Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carrboro, North Carolina
Renita J. Bartley, Pharm D, CDCA

Pharmacy Specialist - Corrections
MetroHealth Hospital - Correctional Medicine
Sagamore Hills, Ohio

Discover how three innovative MOUD models, from telehealth in rural settings to specialized programs for women, are improving care and outcomes for those with opioid use disorder in jails. This interactive workshop provides addiction treatment professionals with practical tools to overcome common barriers, foster collaboration with correctional staff, and build sustainable, life-saving programs behind and beyond the walls.

Learning Objectives:

Learners will be able to:

Evaluate and differentiate three evidence-based MOUD delivery models in jail settings, including in-person, telehealth, and programs tailored to pregnant/parenting women, to inform best practices in correctional addiction care.
Identify practical solutions to common challenges in jail-based MOUD programs, such as diversion, withdrawal management, and reentry planning, to enhance treatment continuity and patient outcomes.
Demonstrate strategies for building collaborative relationships with correctional staff by aligning shared values and goals, to support successful and sustainable MOUD implementation within carceral systems.

Disclosure(s):

Danae N. DiRocco, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Eric Weintraub, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Hendree E. Jones, PhD, LP: No financial relationships to disclose

Renita J. Bartley, Pharm D, CDCA: No financial relationships to disclose