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
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.
