Hear From NCCHC Program of the Year Winners | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Hear From NCCHC Program of the Year Winners

Discover what award-winning innovation looks like in action. Join the Accreditation Department for a webinar featuring recipients of the most recent NCCHC Program of the Year awards as they share the strategies, collaboration models, and measurable outcomes behind their successes. This free program will take place on Thursday, April 9, at 2 pm (CT).

Hear firsthand how these programs improved safety, strengthened patient-centered care, and fostered meaningful collaboration between custody and health services.

  • Learn practical, replicable strategies you can implement at your facility
  • Explore real-world lessons learned — including barriers and solutions
  • Gain tools to improve safety, reduce risk, and enhance outcomes
  • Engage directly with program leaders during dedicated Q&A

Whether you serve in health care, custody, or administration, you’ll leave with actionable ideas to elevate care and operations in your organization.

Featured Programs

El Paso County Jail – TRUST (Therapeutic Response Unit and Stabilization Team)

Launched in 2022, the TRUST program pairs mental health professionals with custody staff to proactively support high-risk individuals and safely deescalate crises. Responding to nearly 800 calls with a 75% success rate, the program has reduced use-of-force incidents by 30%. Learn how trauma-informed, clinician-led interventions can improve safety, reduce risk, and strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Okaloosa County Department of Corrections – Baby and Me Program

The Baby and Me program creates a supportive, structured environment for pregnant women, emphasizing safe pregnancy, healthy delivery, bonding, and reentry planning. Participants receive enhanced medical care, education, and community-based support — improving maternal health, strengthening parent-child connections, and supporting successful transition back to the community. Discover how coordinated custody-health partnerships can improve outcomes for both mothers and infants.

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