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
Feb 1, 2025
Celebrating National Patient Recognition Week: Honoring the Patients We Serve in Correctional Health Care
A patient-centered approach leads to better health outcomes.
Jan 21, 2025
Explore the Rewards of Correctional Medicine: Final Video in NCCHC Foundation Series
The latest in the NCCHC Foundation’s video series explores careers in correctional medicine.
Jan 16, 2025
More Than 200 New CCHPs Join the Program
The CCHP program has released the list of 202 newly certified correctional health professionals who passed their exams in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Jan 16, 2025
In Memorium: Renee Greengard, MSN, NP, CCHP
She was a nurse practitioner in jails and prisons for more than 20 years.
Jan 16, 2025
Let’s Thrive in 2025: The Heart of Correctional Health Care
Improving access, equity, and outcomes for incarcerated individuals & empowering their health professionals
Jan 13, 2025
Harvard Study: NCCHC Accreditation Saves Lives and Improves Health Outcomes
NCCHC accreditation improves compliance with standards, reduces mortality, and lowers recidivism rates.
