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Challenges include nonsuicidal self-injury, aggression, and isolated confinement.
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The exam deadline is Feb 24 to test for CCHP, CCHP-RN, or CCHP-CP under the 2018 Standards,
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The award recognizes special efforts or contributions, innovative, and leadership.
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The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Governance Board has voted to expand the CCHP-RN specialty certification program to include all licensed nurses.
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The Governance Board approved position statements that address care for women and pregnant people.
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The CCHP program has announced the certification of 245 correctional health professionals who passed their examinations in the fourth quarter of 2025—the highest number
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Starting the year with purpose means investing in your greatest asset: YOURSELF!
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The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, potentially lifesaving resources.
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Asynchronous eConsult succeeds where video fails because it aligns with correctional realities.
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Correctional health care continues to evolve—and the professionals working in the field are leading that progress every day. Presenting at an NCCHC Conference is