COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What You Need to Know in Corrections
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Feb 27, 2020
NCCHC 2019 Annual Report
The 2019 Annual Report highlights the impact NCCHC and its partners are making on correctional health care.
Feb 27, 2020
Spring Conference Announcement
NCCHC plans to hold the Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care, virtually!
Feb 26, 2020
What We’re Seeing: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Corrections
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, FACPM, CCHP-P Managing Director, NCCHC Resources, Inc. One of the challenges we are asked for help with is
Feb 24, 2020
For Immigrant Youth – and Everyone – Therapy Information Must Be Confidential
NCCHC opposes using information about young immigrant detainees, obtained during therapy and presumed to be confidential, in asylum decisions.
Feb 20, 2020
Supporting Organizations Oppose Sharing Immigrant Youths’ Confidential Psychotherapy Information
Several NCCHC supporting organizations have publicly stated their opposition to sharing confidential information gained during therapy sessions as contrary to medical ethics and effective
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.