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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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Jan 5, 2023

Nursing Instructor Nicole Walker Inspired to Achieve CCHP-A

Nicole Walker, MSN, RN, CCHP-A, has joined the elite group of correctional health professionals who have earned advanced certification as a CCHP-A. She is
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Dec 19, 2022

Defensive Documentation for Nurses

Commit to following best nursing documentation practices in the new year.
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Dec 14, 2022

Welcome to New Senior Staff

NCCHC welcomes two senior staff members to key positions within the organization.
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Dec 14, 2022

Share Your Expertise in 2023

Be a leader in correctional health care and share your expertise as a speaker or panelist at the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference or
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Dec 13, 2022

Opioid Settlement Funds Becoming Available for Corrections

A unique opportunity to secure funding for MAT for opioid use disorders. 
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Dec 12, 2022

NCCHC Welcomes New National Medical Association Board Liaison

Jay Cowan, MD, is the new National Medical Association liaison to the NCCHC board.
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Dec 8, 2022

CDC Releases New Resources for Mpox in Correctional Environments

Downloadable toolkit and informational poster
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Dec 2, 2022

Emotional Health in Corrections

Working with the incarcerated population in a challenging environment is no easy task.
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Dec 1, 2022

‘Se habla español’: CCHP Program in Puerto Rico

NCCHC reps traveled to Puerto Rico to provide training and administer the CCHP exam.
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Nov 30, 2022

New CDC Guidance for COVID-19 in Corrections

The Centers for Disease Control has updated its Guidance on Management of COVID-19 in Homeless Service Sites and in Correctional and Detention Facilities