News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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Deadline for proposals is March 3 for sessions, posters, and roundtables.
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The NCCHC Foundation will award scholarships for students and correctional health professionals who have three or less years of experience in the field to attend the NCCHC
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In a position paper, NCCHC supporting organization spells out its commitment to the incarcerated.
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Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 193 individuals in the fourth quarter.
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The top-read articles from the NCCHC Journal of Correctional Health Care are available with free access. Click through to read about: Addressing Shortages of
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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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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.