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ACHSA convenes national/regional multidisciplinary professional development conferences, which provide continuing education on the latest developments in correctional health care along with opportunities to network with colleagues.
ACHSA has local chapters that conduct local educational conferences with opportunities for networking and continuing education credits.
ACHSA has a representative on the Board of Directors of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
ACHSA is an affiliate of the American Jail Association (AJA).
ACHSA assists in programming on health care issues for other national health organizations upon request.
ACHSA recognizes excellence in correctional health care delivery through its annual recognition and award program, the Distinguished Service Award, based on significant contributions to correctional health care such as developing an education program for staff or inmates, publishing a book or articles on correctional health, conducting research related to correctional health, and/or helping to improve the public image of correctional health care.
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