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Nov 18, 2022

Standards Q & A: RHA vs. Facility Administrator

Are the RHA and the facility administrator the same person? Find the answer.

Nov 9, 2022

New Publication on Effective Communication with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind & Low Vision Incarcerated People

A new white paper proposes best practices for jails and prisons to serve people with disabilities.

Nov 7, 2022

Standards Q & A: Qualification of Segregation Status

In what circumstances is someone considered to be segregated?

Nov 2, 2022

Meet the New Board Chair

Dr. Pauline Marcussen is a veteran health information management professional and an advocate…

Nov 1, 2022

Standards Q & A: Policy and Procedures

Is it OK if policies are not numbered the same as the NCCHC standards?

Nov 1, 2022

Rhode Island DOC Gets Results From Certification Support

Leadership felt that certification would be an important foundation for their future success.

Oct 27, 2025

Leadership Development as a Clinical Quality Strategy in Correctional Health Care

Training is a necessary part of clinical quality and risk management.

Oct 27, 2025

New CCHP Count Hits Highest in Eight Years

In the third quarter of 2025, 136 dedicated professionals achieved the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential—underscoring the growing commitment to excellence and professionalism

Oct 21, 2025

American Correctional Nurses Association Co-Founders To Receive DAISY Leadership Awards

Center for Correctional Nursing and The DAISY Foundation® will honor the co-founders of the American Correctional Nurses Association with DAISY Leadership Awards at the

Oct 17, 2025

NCCHC Journal Seeks Submissions on Sociostructural Determinants of Health

We seek contributions examine the institutional and environmental drivers of health outcomes, but also offer practical, scalable, or innovative responses

Oct 14, 2025

Shine a Light on What Matters Most

NCCHC will match donations up to $25K through Dec 31.