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nursing documentation blog
Commit to following best nursing documentation practices in the new year.
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NCCHC welcomes two senior staff members to key positions within the organization.
Conference attendees
Be a leader in correctional health care and share your expertise as a speaker or panelist at the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference or
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A unique opportunity to secure funding for MAT for opioid use disorders. 
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Jay Cowan, MD, is the new National Medical Association liaison to the NCCHC board.
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Downloadable toolkit and informational poster
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.