The Importance of Custody-Health Care Collaboration, Part 1
If you work in correctional health care, you not only have to interact and care for incarcerated patients; you also need to collaborate with
Dec 6, 2021
Minimum Age of Prosecution of 12: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
Last February, police in Rochester, New York, responded to what they termed a “family trouble” call regarding a 9-year-old girl. Upon arrival, police handcuffed
Dec 1, 2021
Reaching across Communication Barriers to Understand Our Patients
The way we communicate has changed tremendously as the internet has replaced traditional media like newspapers and TV. Instead of reading an entire article,
Nov 23, 2021
American Diabetes Association releases new position statement on Diabetes Management in Correctional Facilities
From the report summary: People with diabetes should receive care that meets national standards. Being incarcerated does not change these standards. Patients must have
Nov 23, 2021
Governance Board Slated for 2021-2022
Sam Soltis will lead a dynamic Governance Board in 2022.
Nov 16, 2021
NCCHC Board Approves Updated Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional Facilities
In light of new reports on lives saved in jails, the NCCHC Governance Board has updated the NCCHC Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional
Jan 29, 2026
In Memorium: Douglas Mack, MD, MPH
Former Board Chair, member of the NCCHC Board of Directors for nearly 30 years
Jan 23, 2026
NCCHC Presenters Share Complexities of Personality Disorders in Corrections
Challenges include nonsuicidal self-injury, aggression, and isolated confinement.
Jan 22, 2026
Time Running Out to Test Before the New Standards are Required
The exam deadline is Feb 24 to test for CCHP, CCHP-RN, or CCHP-CP under the 2018 Standards,
Jan 21, 2026
CEO Deborah Ross Receives Industry Award
The award recognizes special efforts or contributions, innovative, and leadership.
Jan 15, 2026
New CCHP-N Certification Program Expands Specialty Certification to Include All Licensed Nurses
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.
Jan 14, 2026
Revised Position Statements Support Women, Pregnant People
The Governance Board approved position statements that address care for women and pregnant people.
