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
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.
Oct 14, 2025
Local Thoughts on the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy
The MIEP prohibits the use of federal funds to cover health care costs while an individual is incarcerated.
