Improving Correctional Health Care

NCCHC's mission is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities. Learn more about how we can support your expertise, your organization, and your community.

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Education

NCCHC is the source for continuing education for this complex field. 100+ annual accredited CE hours for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and CCHPs.

Certification

Get recognized for your mastery of NCCHC standards and your dedication to quality patient care based on a foundation of best practices. Become a Certified Correctional Health Professional.

Accreditation

Facilities that achieve NCCHC accreditation demonstrate their commitment to high-quality health care services that are constitutionally appropriate and based on nationally recognized standards.

Consulting

Solutions from the most trusted name in correctional health care! NCCHC Resources’ consultants have unparalleled expertise and experience to handle the most complex challenges.

Standards & More

Standards

NCCHC’s flagship standards provide support for constitutionally appropriate correctional health care for jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, mental health, and opioid treatment programs.

Publications

News, features, opinion, analysis, peer-reviewed research … from the latest correctional health news to groundbreaking academic studies, NCCHC’s publications offer something for every reader.

Position Statements

NCCHC position statements communicate the organization’s consensus opinion and expert guidance on some of the most critical issues in correctional health care.

Blog

Views and news from the organization that's driving the future of correctional health care. Find out how we're moving the field forward.

Education / Webinars

Aug

Virtual Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

Up to 13.25 hours of CE and updates. Sessions available on demand through September 25. MORE INFO

Sep

Webinar: Jail-Based Competency Restoration: A Model for Timely Mental Health Care

Emerging models, key legal considerations, and practical steps to support individuals awaiting competency restoration MORE INFO

Oct

Webinar: Menopause Care Behind Bars: Turning Evidence into Action

Practical strategies for improving menopause care, with an emphasis on education & implementation MORE INFO

Latest News

Aug 21, 2026

Kristin Merss, PhD, RN, Joins Journal of Correctional Health Care as Associate Editor

The Journal of Correctional Health Care is pleased to welcome Kristin Merss, PhD, RN, as an

Aug 20, 2026

Call for Proposals: Share Practical Solutions at the 2027 AJA-NCCHC Virtual Conference

Aug 17, 2026

Physician Surveyor Juan “Rudy” Nunez Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees

Aug 17, 2026

Four Position Statements Reaffirmed or Published

Aug 14, 2026

Dr. Byron Kennedy Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives

Aug 12, 2026

Why People Choose to Leave a Legacy

Jul 30, 2026

Small Practices, Big Impact: Three Easy Exercises to Support Staff Well-Being

The NCCHC Foundation

The NCCHC Foundation’s mission is to champion the correctional health care field and serve the public by supporting research, professional education, scholarships, and patient reentry.

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