Free Webinar: NCCHC Leading the Way Program of the Year Spotlight
2026-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Discover what award-winning innovation looks like in action. Join this dynamic webinar featuring recipients of the most recent NCCHC Program of the Year awards as they share the strategies, collaboration models, and measurable outcomes behind their successes.
Hear firsthand how these programs improved safety, strengthened patient-centered care, and fostered meaningful collaboration between custody and health services.

Learn practical, replicable strategies you can implement at your facility
Explore real-world lessons learned — including barriers and solutions
Gain tools to improve safety, reduce risk, and enhance outcomes
Engage directly with program leaders during dedicated Q&A

Whether you serve in health care, custody, or administration, you’ll leave with actionable ideas to elevate care and operations in your organization.
Featured Programs
El Paso County Jail – TRUST (Therapeutic Response Unit and Stabilization Team)
Launched in 2022, the TRUST program pairs mental health professionals with custody staff to proactively support high-risk individuals and safely deescalate crises. Responding to nearly 800 calls with a 75% success rate, the program has reduced use-of-force incidents by 30%. Learn how trauma-informed, clinician-led interventions can improve safety, reduce risk, and strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Okaloosa County Department of Corrections – Baby and Me Program
The Baby and Me program creates a supportive, structured environment for pregnant women, emphasizing safe pregnancy, healthy delivery, bonding, and reentry planning. Participants receive enhanced medical care, education, and community-based support — improving maternal health, strengthening parent-child connections, and supporting successful transition back to the community. Discover how coordinated custody-health partnerships can improve outcomes for both mothers and infants.
No registration required.
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Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-21 17:00 | New Orleans
Learn with peers from around the USA. Whether you’re new to the field or a correctional health care veteran, you’ll find valuable connections, inspiration and ideas! The Spring Conference delivers unparalleled education and professional development opportunities for clinicians, administrators, and custody professionals. Bring your challenges and get ready for solutions in one of NCCHC’s favorite locations. Includes a full day of preconference seminars on the 2026 NCCHC Jail/Prison Health Standards and the 2026 NCCHC Mental Health Standards and the opportunity to take the CCHP exams.
Register by April 10 to save up to $100 off on-site registration pricing.
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Virtual Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026
2026-04-30 10:00 - 2026-05-01 15:30 | online
23 sessions and up to 23.5 hours of CE, covering all aspects of correctional health care are available. Watch live and interact with speakers and attendees or participate on-demand through July 7.
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Free NCCHC Sessions at AJA 2026 Conference & Jail Expo
2026-05-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Milwaukee, WI
Three free sessions to improve collaboration between custody and health care.
NCCHC will offer three sessions on May 16 as part of Partnership Saturday from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Sessions include:

Saving Lives and Improving Outcomes with Technology
Interdisciplinary Leadership: Improving Operations and Reducing Adverse Medical Events
Accreditation: Setting Standards for Healthcare in American Jails

Please see the detailed descriptions below.
These three sessions provide 3 CE hours for CCHP recertification.
Register for Partnership Saturday when you register for the AJA Conference & Jail Expo.
PLUS, NCCHC will offer the CCHP Exam from 2 pm – 4 pm. Conference registration is not required. There is no charge to take the exam, but you must apply by April 16. Find out more about becoming a Certified Correctional Health Professional at ncchc.org/cchp.
Session Details
8:30 am – 9:30 am Saving Lives and Improving Outcomes with Technology
Health care professionals and custody professionals work diligently as a team to deliver efficient and effective care to those in custody. Patients arrive at our facilities with untreated chronic health issues, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. Staffing for both custody and medical staff remain a challenge, and resources can be stretched thin as efforts are made to maintain custody and care. Over the past five to ten years, technologies have been introduced to supplement our efforts to deliver timely and effective care to those who need it most. This presentation will highlight some of the recent technological developments and how they can save lives and reduce adverse outcomes in our nation’s jails.
Learning Objectives

Identify common challenges of delivering health care in jails
Identify methods of leveraging technology to improve health services delivery and outcomes
Identify barriers to implementing new technology in jails

10 am – 11 am Interdisciplinary Leadership: Improving Operations and Reducing Adverse Medical Events
This interactive session will focus on the importance of collaborative leadership among custody command staff and medical & mental health administrators. It’s critical that all levels of any operation work together to ensure the best care, custody, and control are provided to incarcerated individuals. Regular interaction that includes formalized meetings and impromptu problem-solving sessions will be discussed. The importance of data-driven decision-making and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs will be explored.
Learning Objectives

Identify challenges associated with custody and medical care in jail facilities
Discuss vulnerabilities associated with adverse events, to include suicide attempts
Identify opportunities to improve collaboration and leadership in your jail

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Accreditation: Setting Standards for Healthcare in American Jails
This informative session will provide jail leaders with an understanding of the benefits associated with the accreditation process for their medical and mental health operations. As the recognized leader in correctional healthcare accreditation, NCCHC will work with your leadership team to take an objective look into the operation of your medical and mental health services. Providing not only a constitutionally acceptable level of care but engaging in best practices will allow your agency to improve the chances of reducing critical incidents and in-custody deaths.
Learning Objectives

Understand how standards are critical to protect your organization and staff
Explore opportunities to improve care and reduce adverse events
Identify the benefits of Continuous Quality Improvement

Webinar: Brain Injuries: Are You Recognizing the Signs & Offering Support?
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | online
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is highly prevalent among justice-involved populations, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated in correctional settings. Many individuals with TBI experience cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms—such as memory problems, slowed processing, impulsivity, or difficulty following instructions—that are frequently misinterpreted as noncompliance, leading to disciplinary actions and disrupted access to programming.
This webinar will present practical strategies for systematic TBI identification and management in correctional facilities. Participants will learn about a three-tiered screening and assessment approach: (1) brief universal intake screening, (2) symptom-based assessment tools, such as the TBI Symptom Screener for Corrections, and (3) targeted clinical evaluation, including cognitive and vestibular/ocular-motor assessment.
Presenters will also highlight interventions and Americans with Disabilities Act–compliant accommodations that correctional staff, medical teams, and behavioral health providers can implement immediately, including communication adjustments, environmental modifications, structured routines, and cueing supports. The session will provide examples of state-level models that integrate screening, staff training, and TBI-informed reentry planning to improve safety, reduce disciplinary incidents, and support successful transitions back to the community.
Panelists
Doug Major, OD, CCHP is a neuro-optometrist practicing in Los Osos, California. A certified correctional health provider, he is a staff optometrist at the San Luis Obispo County Jail. Dr. Major has provided vision care in federal, state, and county correctional facilities for adults and at-risk youth. He has been involved in research at the California Youth Authority, the Grizzly Youth Academy, and the San Luis Obispo County Jail. Dr. Major has presented at the International Correctional Education Association, American Academy of Optometry, Stanford Concussion Summit, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, and the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics international meetings. He was the national co-chair for the College of Optometry’s Visual Development Juvenile Delinquency Committee and is currently a volunteer group leader at Atascadero State Hospital. He also founded the NORA Justice Treatment Committee and is involved with his local National Alliance on Mental Illness chapter.
Kelly Sarmiento, MPH serves as the Director of Outreach Programs at the Brain Injury Association of America. In this role, she conducts research and leads educational efforts to protect Americans from brain injuries and the potentially devastating effects of these injuries. Ms. Sarmiento holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Yale School of Public Health. She has authored more than 150 scientific articles, developed more than 100 educational products and tools, and has received numerous awards for her work in public health.
Webinar Fee:
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and General (CCHP and others).
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Correctional Mental Health Conference 2026
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-07-20 17:00 | Austin, TX
The NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Conference plays a critical role in advancing quality care for incarcerated individuals with behavioral health needs. It brings together mental health, medical, and custody professionals to share evidence-based practices, address workforce challenges, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference offers vital training on suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and treatment planning aligned with the latest NCCHC Mental Health Standards. By fostering education and dialogue, it helps correctional systems reduce risk, improve outcomes, and uphold constitutional standards of care. Includes a full day of preconference seminars on the 2026 NCCHC Jail/Prison Health Standards and the 2026 NCCHC Mental Health Standards and the opportunity to take the CCHP and specialty exams.
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National Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026
2026-10-24 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | Las Vegas
The biggest event in correctional health care returns to Las Vegas for a five-day event: conference, preconference seminars, certification exams, and an outstanding exhibit hall. Make plans now to join us.
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Exhibitor prospectus & contract
