News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 207 individuals in the last quarter of 2023.
100% of our fundraising goal reached
We are ecstatic to report that the NCCHC Foundation’s end-of-year campaign has been a great success. We were able to raise the full $25,000
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The deadline is February 5, 2024.
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Julie Haugland is the new fundraising manager of the NCCHC Foundation, bringing to the role more than 25 years of nonprofit expertise and engagement in philanthropy
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Cognitive bias can lead to erroneous diagnoses, poor treatment decisions, and bad outcomes.
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To support correctional HCPs, we must think more critically and act more comprehensively.
Douglas Mack, MD, MPH
Former Board Chair, member of the NCCHC Board of Directors for nearly 30 years
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Challenges include nonsuicidal self-injury, aggression, and isolated confinement.
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The exam deadline is Feb 24 to test for CCHP, CCHP-RN, or CCHP-CP under the 2018 Standards,
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The award recognizes special efforts or contributions, innovative, and leadership.
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The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Governance Board has voted to expand the CCHP-RN specialty certification program to include all licensed nurses.
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The Governance Board approved position statements that address care for women and pregnant people.