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
Nov 10, 2025
Honoring Veterans in Correctional Health Care
Thank you for your service.
Nov 10, 2025
NCCHC Annual Awards Honor Correctional Health Care’s Best and Brightest
NCCHC’s annual awards pay tribute to leaders and innovators who have enriched the field.
Nov 8, 2025
NCCHC Releases Publications to Ease Transition to New 2026 Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards
200+ slides show all changes compared to the prior editions.
Nov 1, 2025
Improving Diabetes Care in Corrections: National Diabetes Month
Incarcerated individuals have higher rates of diabetes.
Oct 30, 2025
Suicide Prevention Study Seeks Participants
Researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health are looking for people to participate in INSIGHT (Incarceration and Suicide: Investigating policies that close gaps in
Oct 29, 2025
One Gift. Twice the Light.
NCCHC will match donations up to $25K through Dec 31.
