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
Aug 5, 2025
Navigating Moral Injury in Correctional Health
Moral injury is the psychological suffering that occurs when individuals feel they have betrayed their values.
Aug 4, 2025
Expanded Position Statement Details STI Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Guidelines
This statement promotes the health of patients and advances public health.
Jul 30, 2025
You Can Shape the Future
Help create a sustainable future for correctional health care.
Jul 23, 2025
Do You Have a DAF? Let It Do Even More.
Your DAF can be a bridge between your values and measurable changes in correctional health care.
Jul 17, 2025
Pharmacy Association Releases White Paper on Challenges and Opportunities in Corrections
Education, guidance, and finding opportunities for efficiency and cost savings
Jul 15, 2025
Congratulations to the Newest Certified Correctional Health Professionals!
In the second quarter of 2025, 173 individuals earned the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential—affirming their commitment to quality care in correctional settings.
