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.
Dec 5, 2024
Seeking Correctional Health Professionals’ Insights into Workplace Stress and Trauma Resources
Share your experiences and ideas to improve corrections work by filling out this survey.
Nov 27, 2024
NCCHC Foundation Seeks Volunteers to Move Forward
Join us to tackle critical initiatives in 2025.
Nov 25, 2024
New Study Highlights Advantages of CCHP Program
Two main benefits: external legitimacy and workplace credibility
Nov 22, 2024
Five Insights for Aspiring Correctional Psychologists
Key takeaways that could make your transition smoother.
Nov 15, 2024
New Members Elected to NCCHC Board
NCCHC welcomes three new members to its multidisciplinary Board of Representatives.
Nov 13, 2024
NCCHC Welcomes New Class of Surveyors
Fifteen correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:Lemuel Cabahug, MSN, CPHQ, CCHP-RNKaren Dorse, MSN, MSHS, CCHPHeidi
