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

Dec

Virtual Winter Conference on Correctional Health Care

Up to 25 hours of highlights from the National Conference, CE, and updates and best practices for correctional health care. MORE INFO

Feb

Saving Lives: Focusing on What Matters Virtual Conference

Improving collaboration between custody and health care to keep patients safe and prevent adverse events.

Apr

Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026

The largest Spring event for correctional health and mental health care! MORE INFO

Latest News

Nov 13, 2025

NCCHC National Conference Showcases the Strength and Momentum of Correctional Health Care

96% reported meaningful opportunities to learn from and with others.

Nov 12, 2025

Meet the New Board Chair

Nov 10, 2025

Honoring Veterans in Correctional Health Care

Nov 10, 2025

NCCHC Annual Awards Honor Correctional Health Care’s Best and Brightest

Nov 8, 2025

NCCHC Releases Publications to Ease Transition to New 2026 Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards

Nov 1, 2025

Improving Diabetes Care in Corrections: National Diabetes Month

Oct 30, 2025

Suicide Prevention Study Seeks Participants

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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