NCCHC | Resources & Links

Resources & Links

New Position Statements

NCCHC's board of directors has adopted Position Statements on the following topics:
• Health Services Research
• Transgender Health Care

New: Guidelines for Disease Management

NCCHC has streamlined the format of its guidelines. Four revised guidelines have been issued to date: Asthma, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension.

National Conference Audio Recordings

To purchase downloadable recordings from the 2009 conference in Orlando, visit Digital Conference Providers.

Education on Medication Assisted Therapy in Corrections

NCCHC has developed a free educational program for jail administrators and others. To learn more, please visit the Education page.

2008 Standards:
Guide to the Changes

Learn what's new in the latest editions of Standards for Health Services for jails and prisons.

Mental Health Standards and Accreditation

NCCHC now offers standards and an accreditation program specifically for correctional mental health services.

Health Status of
Soon-to-be-Released Inmates

This landmark report to Congress is the result of the largest, most comprehensive study of its kind.

Let NCCHC be your guide as you navigate the complex world of correctional health care. Our Standards for Health Services are the foundation, enumerating the recommended requirements for correctional health services. But beyond that, we offer customized technical assistance to facilities and systems striving to meet the standards, position statements that address emerging issues not covered in the standards and guidelines to help providers manage care for patients with critical chronic diseases.

In this section you'll also find common standards-related questions and answers, information for authors who would like to pursue publishing opportunities with NCCHC, and links to agencies and organizations involved in correctional health care.