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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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Jul 24, 2023

To Avoid the Risk of Lawsuits, Never Say Never

To prevent lawsuits, avoid referring to rules, mandates, and inflexible protocols.
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Jul 11, 2023

Outstanding Second Quarter Shows Importance of CCHP Program

169 individuals earned their CCHPs in the second quarter, representing the best second quarter recorded.
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Jul 10, 2023

NCCHC Updates Position Statement on Breastfeeding in Correctional Settings

NCCHC supports and recommends making accommodations for nursing individuals in custody,
Scholarship winners and mentors Spring 2023
Jul 7, 2023

Spring Conference Scholarship Winners Envision a Future in Correctional Health Care

Get inspired by the most recent NCCHC Foundation conference scholarship winners.
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Jul 6, 2023

Todd Kramer Joins the CCHP-A Team

“I hope to inspire others on my team to pursue certification too.”
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Jun 26, 2023

Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails

2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
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Jun 13, 2023

Share the Benefits of Working in Correctional Health Care

The NCCHC Young Professionals Committee is working on ways to attract and retain students and early career professionals in correctional health care.  “Correctional health
AA Chair
Jun 9, 2023

AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources

The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
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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
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Jun 1, 2023

Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2024 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care

The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.