Five correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:
Dyni Brookshire, MSN, RN, CCHP
Shalaine Kress, RN, CCHP
Scarlett Lusk, PhD, MPH, CCHP
Darrin Mitchell, MS
Morufat O Tajudeen, RN, CCHP

The surveyors have completed a 12-hour training program that gives all surveyors have a common understanding of the NCCHC surveyor program and NCCHC Standards. In addition, all surveyors must have or obtain a CCHP within one year of training.

This new class of surveyors will shadow experienced surveyors, and conduct and lead surveys as they become fully qualified, following the medical education model of “see one, do one, teach one.”

Shalaine Kress, RN, CCHP, commented “I wanted to become a surveyor because it’s so rewarding to see new facilities and share knowledge. Also, I love correctional health care and want to participate more and hopefully make a difference. The training was great. It really hyped up the amazing value that surveyors have.”

With the growth in accreditation, NCCHC is seeking more surveyors. For more information, contact accreditation@ncchc.org.