ACH Honors Woodbury County Jail Staff for Commitment to Exceptional Patient Care
(Sioux City, Iowa) – Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is delighted to announce Correctional Officer Christensen and Correctional Officer Nelson as 2026 Heroic Intervention Award recipients, and Nurse Reeves as a 2026 Critical Thinking Award recipient.
In June 2026, Correctional Officers Christensen and Nelson responded quickly to a patient who was actively experiencing a seizure. Recognizing the urgency, they immediately protected the patient from further injury and remained by the patient’s side while alerting the nursing staff. Upon arrival, Nurse Reeves quickly assessed the patient and identified signs of respiratory compromise. She administered oxygen without hesitation and directed staff to activate emergency medical services, ensuring the patient received appropriate care.
The Heroic Intervention Award is presented to any jail staff involved in a lifesaving situation that saves a life or potentially prevents a tragic outcome where Narcan and CPR were not administered. The Critical Thinking Award is presented to an ACH associate or jail staff member who exhibits exceptional critical thinking skills and adaptability in analyzing complex situations, making sound decisions, and implementing innovative solutions to deliver high-quality patient care and enhance outcomes in life-threatening conditions where death would otherwise be imminent.
"We are immensely proud to present both the Heroic Intervention Award and Critical Thinking Award, which highlight the unwavering commitment correctional professionals display toward the persons in their care,” says Jessica Young, Esq., President & CEO of ACH. “Together, we continue to demonstrate that with the right intervention, better outcomes are possible."
The award was presented on July 15, 2026. To date in 2026, four Heroic Intervention Awards and five Critical Thinking Awards have been presented.
About Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.
Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is a family-owned, values-led, contract management company that offers ethical, comprehensive services tailored to populations nationwide. ACH has been awarded two Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics, honored at Music City's Community Choice Awards for having the Best Employee Recognition Program, and named “Best Hospital & Health Care Business of the Year” in the Global 100 Awards for 2025 and 2026. In 2026, ACH was also certified as a Great Place to Work for the 11th consecutive year. In 2025, ACH saved over $16.8 million in taxpayer dollars through bill scrubbing. From 2020 to 2025, over 102% of contracted nursing hours were met nationwide, and more than 131 patient lives were saved. Learn more at advancedch.com.
