Kim Sterling | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Kim Sterling

NCCHC provides continuing education credit—more than 100 hours each year—for physicians, nurses, psychologists and social workers, as well as general credit for CCHPs and professionals in other disciplines.

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Oct 16, 2023

Get Visibility for Your Research in the Journal of Correctional Health Care

The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to focus on this complex and evolving field. Targeting clinicians, allied
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Oct 2, 2023

Award Winners Honored at National Conference

NCCHC’s annual awards were presented at the National Conference in Las Vegas.
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Oct 2, 2023

Meet the New Board Chair

Elizabeth Lowenhaupt, MD, CCHP, is the new chair of the NCCHC Governance Board.
Sep 29, 2023

From the Field: The Opioid Crisis and Evolving Challenges in Jails and Prisons

Substances referred to in the community as “Tranq” and “Frankenstein” have increased the potency and dangers related to opioid abuse.
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Sep 22, 2023

Digital Badges: A New Way to Share CCHP Pride

The CCHP program has launched a new digital “badge” option for all CCHPs.
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Sep 20, 2023

Recognizing Addiction Professionals Making a Difference in Corrections on National Addiction Professionals Day

NCCHC salutes correctional health care addiction professionals on September 20, National Addiction Professionals Day, and every day.
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Sep 15, 2023

A Brief History of Medical Records in Corrections

The most amazing part of working in an electronic environment is accessibility.
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Sep 6, 2023

Fall Issue of CorrectCare Available

Download the new issue of CorrectCare.
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Aug 28, 2023

Rosalind Franklin Society Announces Outstanding Research Award for the Journal Of Correctional Health Care

This annual award recognizes outstanding research and published work of women and underrepresented minority scientists, physicians, and engineers.
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Aug 21, 2023

Standards Q&A: Acceptable Ways to Dispose of Controlled Medications Dropped on the Floor

What are acceptable ways for destruction of a controlled medication dose that is dropped?