NCCHC Releases Publications to Ease Transition to New 2026 Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards
200+ slides show all changes compared to the prior editions.
Oct 14, 2025
Local Thoughts on the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy
The MIEP prohibits the use of federal funds to cover health care costs while an individual is incarcerated.
Oct 9, 2025
Welcome to the New Class of NCCHC Surveyors
NCCHC welcomes six new surveyors and has opportunities for more.
Sep 8, 2025
Sandra Violette Named New NCCHC Accreditation Manager for OTP and Mental Health
Ms. Violette previously served as director of addiction treatment for the Connecticut Department of Correction.
Jun 24, 2025
Coming Soon! New Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards
Big news! Revised jail, prison, and mental health standards will soon be available.
Apr 3, 2025
New Class of NCCHC Surveyors Ready for the Field
Five correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:Dyni Brookshire, MSN, RN, CCHPShalaine Kress, RN, CCHPScarlett Lusk,
Jan 13, 2025
Harvard Study: NCCHC Accreditation Saves Lives and Improves Health Outcomes
NCCHC accreditation improves compliance with standards, reduces mortality, and lowers recidivism rates.
Nov 13, 2024
NCCHC Welcomes New Class of Surveyors
Fifteen correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:Lemuel Cabahug, MSN, CPHQ, CCHP-RNKaren Dorse, MSN, MSHS, CCHPHeidi
Jun 20, 2024
The Many Benefits of Accreditation
Achieving NCCHC accreditation demonstrates a commitment to high-quality correctional health care and overall well-being of incarcerated individuals and staff alike.
Aug 15, 2023
2022 Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Detention & Confinement Facilities: What’s New?
Changes and new concepts in the 2022 Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Detention and Confinement Facilities
