News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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Commonalities across the country in operations and leadership issues
Never say graphic
To prevent lawsuits, avoid referring to rules, mandates, and inflexible protocols.
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169 individuals earned their CCHPs in the second quarter, representing the best second quarter recorded.
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NCCHC supports and recommends making accommodations for nursing individuals in custody,
Scholarship winners and mentors Spring 2023
Get inspired by the most recent NCCHC Foundation conference scholarship winners.
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“I hope to inspire others on my team to pursue certification too.”
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.