NCCHC welcomes three new members to its multidisciplinary board of representatives.
Apr 28, 2022
Abuse of Incarcerated People Position Statement Updated
Correctional health professionals have a fundamental duty to the clinical care, physical safety, and psychological wellness of their patients. NCCHC has revised its position
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q & A: Is a Grievance Log Required?
Q: Is a log necessary for tracking grievances? It is not in the compliance indicators for the grievance process standard, but it is something we
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q and A: Scope of Practice with Patient Care Needs
Q: I work in a jail and am trying to find guidance on what credential a jail nurse needs to have. Does the nurse have
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q & A: The Importance of Refusal Forms
Q: If we document a patient’s refusal to a treatment or medication offered in the patient’s health record, why do we also need to include
Apr 25, 2022
Good for Everyone: Interventions to Maintain Mental Health During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected staff and residents of correctional facilities, and the impact goes beyond physical health. Protecting the community has required
Jan 13, 2026
Record-Breaking Quarter Brings 245 New CCHPs
The CCHP program has announced the certification of 245 correctional health professionals who passed their examinations in the fourth quarter of 2025—the highest number
Jan 5, 2026
Starting the Year with Purpose – Invest in Your Future
Starting the year with purpose means investing in your greatest asset: YOURSELF!
Jan 5, 2026
Free Telephone Support Available for All Pregnant and Postpartum People
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, potentially lifesaving resources.
Dec 22, 2025
Using eConsult to Improve Specialty Care in Corrections
Asynchronous eConsult succeeds where video fails because it aligns with correctional realities.
Dec 22, 2025
Present at NCCHC 2026 Mental Health Care or National Conferences
Correctional health care continues to evolve—and the professionals working in the field are leading that progress every day. Presenting at an NCCHC Conference is
Dec 16, 2025
Time Running Out to Double Your NCCHC Foundation Donation
Every donation through December 31 will be matched up to $25,000
