Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Quarterly Healthcare Provider Meeting, January 9, 2026

Madison, WI US
January 9, 2026

Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections Quarterly Healthcare Meeting is an ongoing series that occurs four times a year. In these meetings, practitioners (MD/DO/APNP/PA) discuss evidence‑based medical practices and how they relate to care in the Wisconsin DOC. Key features include one to three medical lectures, updates on pharmacy and therapeutics, updates on EMR implementation and optimization to streamline and standardize care, and an administrative update on where the Bureau of Health Services stands in various areas. Additional discussions on quality improvement, efficiencies, and patient‑centered care initiatives will also occur.

Intended Audience

Physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other healthcare

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this educational session, members of the healthcare team, will…

  • Update providers on pharmacy and service standards
  • Clarify procedures for center placement
  • Address dietary alternatives and new dietary additions for patients
  • Explain preventive medicine guidelines
  • Update providers on new ad hoc forms used in the Department of Corrections

Elements of Competence

This educational activity is designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competency areas:

The American Board of Medical Specialties:

  • Patient Care and Procedural Skills

  • Performance

  • Medical Knowledge

CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PHARMACY EDUCATION (CAPE)

  • Medication use systems management

Nursing and Interprofessional

  • Interprofessional Communication

SOCIAL IMPACT AND BELONGING COMPETENCIES

  • Address Differences in Health Outcomes

  • Value Culturally Centered Care

Additional Activity Goals

JAC 23

IP — Competence/Performance

    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 5.50 ACPE Contact Hours - Pharmacist
    • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    • 5.50 ANCC Contact Hours
    • 5.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
      • 5.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Registration opens: 
    01/01/2025
    Course expires: 
    02/23/2026
    Event starts: 
    01/09/2026 - 8:00am CST
    Event ends: 
    01/09/2026 - 4:00pm CST
    Cost:
    $0.00
    Rating: 
    0

    Agenda – Provider Meeting

    January 9, 2026

    TimePresenterTopic
    8:00Becky Kehoe, PharmD, GCGPPharmacy Update
    8:30Shawn Ekstrom, MDEMR Update
    9:00Christina Maurice, RDN, CD / Isabelle Smiley, MPH, RDN, CDDietician Update – Part One
    10:00Break
    10:15Holly Gunderson, BSN, WCC, DWCCenter System Clearance
    10:45Christina Maurice, RDN, CD / Isabelle Smiley, MPH, RDN, CDDietician Update – Part Two
    11:45Lunch
    12:30--Breake
    1:30Vicki GouldSharePoint Update
    2:00Break
    2:30Gina Buono, MDScreening and Preventative Medicine
    3:30Jes Gross, DNP, RNService Standard Update / BHS Update
    4:00Questions and Adjourn
    Wisconsin Department Of Corrections
    Wisconsin Department Of Corrections, 3099 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
    Madison, WI 53704
    United States

    This session will be conducted in a hybrid format

    Presenters 

    • Vicki Gould, BA
    • Shawn Ekstrom, MD
    • Christina Maurice, RDN, CD
    • Isabelle Smiley, MPH, RDN, CD
    • Holly Gunderson, BSN, WCC, DWC
    • Jes Gross, DNP, RN
    • Rebecca Kehoe, RPh
    • Hannah Utter, MS, RN
    • Gina Buono, MD 

    Planners 

    • Ryan Westergaard, MD, PhD
    • Matthew Lowrey
    • Laura Sukowaty, MD
    • Hannah Utter, MS, RN
    • Rebecca Kehoe, RPh

    Policy on Disclosure

    It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate, and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE).  In addition, speakers, presenters, and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.

    For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.

    NameRole(s)Financial Relationship Disclosure

    Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation?

    Laura SukowatyChair/PresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Yes
    Ryan WestergaardPlanner/Course DirectorNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
    Becky KehoePlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
    Matthew LowreyPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
    Hannah UtterPresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No
    Gina Buono,PresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.Yes
    Vicki GouldPresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No

    Shawn Ekstrom

    PresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No

    Christina Maurice

    PresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No
    Isabelle SmileyPresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No
    Holly GundePresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No
    Jes GrossPresenterNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No

    *Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

    The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.

    Discloser List CME Internal Report

    Accreditation

    Accreditation Statement

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


    Credit Designation Statements

    American Medical Association (AMA)

    The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

    The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 ANCC contact hours. 

    Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

    The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum of 5.50 hours or 6.0 CEUs of CPE credit. Credit can be earned by successfully completing the activity. Credit will be provided to NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

    Universal Activity Number (UAN): JA0000358-9999-26-020-L99-P

    Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

    The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.50 continuing education units (CEUs) or 5.50 hours.

    Available Credit

    • 5.50 ACPE Contact Hours - Pharmacist
    • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    • 5.50 ANCC Contact Hours
    • 5.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
      • 5.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Cost:
    $0.00
    Please login or register to take this course.

    Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].

    For questions about participation and the session, please contact Matthew Lowery at [email protected]

    Questions about claiming credit

    Email [email protected].

    Program Changes

    Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.

    Accessibility

    The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at [email protected]

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    Free, current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other .pdf reader.