How We Talk About People Matters: The Case for Person-First Language in Correctional Health Care
The way we use language to conceptualize people can shape our attitudes about people and how we treat them.
Feb 15, 2023
NCCHC Issues Position Statement on Racism in the Juvenile Legal System
The pervasive criminalization of misbehavior of school-aged Black youth has created the school-to-prison pipeline.
Feb 9, 2023
Revised Patient Safety White Paper Released
Available for download at no charge. “With today’s widespread staffing shortages, we run a higher risk of errors that can affect patients’ lives.”
Feb 8, 2023
Welcome New Accreditation Team Members
NCCHC’s accreditation program is growing, and the staff is growing to keep up with demand.
Feb 8, 2023
NCCHC Releases New Position Statement on Nutritional Wellness
Access to a nutritious, palatable diet is essential to personal well-being, a medical necessity, and a fundamental human right. To advance the nutritional wellness
Feb 3, 2023
MAT: Education Isn’t Enough
Adopting MAT requires training, new processes, and most importantly, a new outlook and understanding of addiction.
Sep 22, 2025
NCCHC Surveyor Killed in Wrong-Way Crash
NCCHC staff and leadership extend their deepest condolences.
Sep 20, 2025
Celebrating National Addiction Professionals Day: Thank You for Making a Difference
Together, we’re creating pathways to hope and healing.
Sep 10, 2025
The Role of Patient Advocacy in Correctional Health Care
Patient advocacy in correctional health care is a vital competency that encompasses the articulation and active support of patients’ concerns, needs, and rights.
Sep 9, 2025
Save on Car Rentals with NCCHC’s Emerald Club Program
Exclusive savings for business or personal travel.
Sep 9, 2025
Join Us in Raising Awareness: Suicide Prevention in Corrections
Behind prison walls and within correctional workforces, suicide remains a stark reality.
Sep 8, 2025
Sandra Violette Named New NCCHC Accreditation Manager for OTP and Mental Health
Ms. Violette previously served as director of addiction treatment for the Connecticut Department of Correction.
