Standards Q & A: Corporate vs. Site-Specific Policies
Q: At our facility, we use corporate policies and procedures from our health services vendor. How will NCCHC evaluate site-specific policies during our next
Sep 30, 2021
Standards Q & A: Survey After Change in Health Services Provider
Q: We are due for our NCCHC reaccreditation survey in October but have recently changed health services vendors. Will this impact our survey? A:
Sep 21, 2021
Correctional Nurse Shares CCHP Prep Experience on YouTube
We were pleasantly surprised to find Erica Soto, RN, CCHP, on YouTube discussing her recent experience studying for and passing the CCHP exam on
Sep 21, 2021
Standard & Resources
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Sep 13, 2021
Before Estelle: A Firsthand View
It is hard to imagine now, but in the late 1960s and early 1970s there were only about 400,000 individuals housed in prisons and
Jul 15, 2025
NCCHC Announces Four New Staff Members
To keep up with growing demands, NCCHC has announced the appointment of four new staff members in Education, Accreditation, and NCCHC Resources. Education Department
Jul 2, 2025
Caring for Those in the Shadows
How we treat our most vulnerable is a direct reflection of our nation’s values.
Jul 1, 2025
Thriving Together: NCCHC Foundation Mid-Year Impact Report
It’s time to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together.
Jun 24, 2025
Coming Soon! New Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards
Big news! Revised jail, prison, and mental health standards will soon be available.
Jun 24, 2025
Lifelong Learning: Advancing Excellence in Correctional Health Care Through Education
In the ever-evolving field of health care, staying current is essential.
Jun 13, 2025
CDC and Partners Release Updated TB Treatment Guidelines
Treating tuberculosis disease improves individual health, minimizes risk for death and disability, and reduces transmission of TB to others. On December 31, 2024, the
