Milwaukee Jail Commander Inspector Aaron Dobson and I were honored to present a keynote address for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Opioids, Stimulants,
Apr 20, 2021
Standards Q & A: Policy vs. Practice, Pharmacy Inspections, and More
Staggered Suicide Monitoring Q: During our survey, the surveyors cited Standard B-05 Suicide Prevention and Intervention compliance indicator 2 as noncompliant. We provide nonacute
Apr 13, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Like most health care providers, I couldn’t wait to start vaccinating my patients against COVID-19. I was also very curious to see how many
Apr 6, 2021
NCCHC 2020 Annual Report
The 2020 Annual Report highlights the many ways NCCHC did more in this most challenging year.
Apr 1, 2021
On the Spectrum and in the System: Understanding Autism
By Joyce J. Benjamin, PA-C (Emeritus), RN, and Michelle A. Grimes, MS, MBA Autism spectrum disorder is currently diagnosed at a rate of 1
Mar 31, 2021
Vaccine Resistance: Take a Stand
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune pointed out that COVID-19 vaccine rates for prison staffers were alarmingly low. “In Massachusetts, more than half
Mar 30, 2021
NCCHC Announces Keynotes for Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
The Spring Conference will feature keynotes on Lessons Learned From COVID-19 and Medication-Assisted Treatment – at no charge to attendees.
Mar 23, 2021
MOUD in Corrections: Saving and Changing Lives
Whitney was six months pregnant and struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) when she got to jail. But the jail did not provide her
Mar 19, 2021
Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics: Improving COVID-19 Patient Outcomes in Correctional Health Care
I wanted to pass on some new and highly relevant information on exciting medical innovations highlighted by our colleagues at the HHS/Assistant Secretary for
Mar 18, 2021
Indivior Gift to Support MOUD in Jails and Prisons
The NCCHC Foundation is pleased to announce Indivior’s Platinum Level support for the Foundation’s Partners in Correctional Health Annual Giving Society. The global pharmaceutical
