Speakers
Hazel Wheldon
Workshop Session
This session will provide an overview of the fatal problems that stem from a lack of access to current health data for recently released offenders. This leads to significantly higher mortality and morbidity rates vs the general population. We will review several factors that contribute to the problem, such as fragmented health records, challenges in inter-agency data sharing, offender participation, and data privacy and security requirements. The session will then propose possible solutions based on insights from public safety and health care solution implementation, such as the value and role of national integrated health records, digital systems that transition health data between incarceration, parole, and release, and a perspective on how holistic and person-centered health care for offenders can address their physical and mental health needs. A mentally and physically healthy former offender is one that has a high probability of rehabilitation and desistance. Solving for data availability is vital to achieving this goal.
Roisin has over 15 years of experience working in an IT environment, collaborating with teams across Software Development, Business Development, Product and Support to deliver software solutions to private and public sector organisations. In addition to project management responsibilities, Roisin organises workflow planning and resource allocation to deliver tailored software solutions to customers. Her understanding of MHS software and market needs allows Roisin’s team to develop software that helps our customers achieve their objectives. Roisin has implemented agile working processes which involve close collaboration with our customers throughout the development process to ensure we are meeting their needs effectively.