Sickle Cell Anemia: A Primer for Correctional Health Care Professionals
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day, an international awareness day aimed at increasing the public’s knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
Jun 5, 2023
Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
May 17, 2023
New Publication on Expanding Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in Jails and Prisons
A new paper proposes best practices for scaling up hepatitis C testing and treatment.
May 15, 2023
Improve Nurse Retention Through Positive Leadership
Positivity is exactly what nurse leaders need to attract and retain good employees.
May 3, 2023
Thank a Correctional Officer!
May 7-13 is National Correctional Officers Week.
Apr 17, 2023
Standards Q&A: Control and Accountability of Non-OTC Meds
Does NCCHC require facilities to follow a specific medication accountability system?
Apr 14, 2023
How Creating a Mission, Vision, and Values Statement Can Inspire Your Health Staff
Our values are guiding behaviors that describe how we pursue our vision and mission.
Apr 4, 2023
Standards Q&A: Mass Disaster and Man-Down Events in Facilities with Multiple Buildings
Do we need to do a mass disaster and man-down drill in each building?
Apr 4, 2023
Board Chair Pauline Marcussen: “Lifelong Learning Is for All of Us”
Opportunities to learn are everywhere. Take them, she says.
