The Importance of Custody-Health Care Collaboration, Part 1
If you work in correctional health care, you not only have to interact and care for incarcerated patients; you also need to collaborate with
Dec 6, 2021
Minimum Age of Prosecution of 12: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
Last February, police in Rochester, New York, responded to what they termed a “family trouble” call regarding a 9-year-old girl. Upon arrival, police handcuffed
Dec 1, 2021
Reaching across Communication Barriers to Understand Our Patients
The way we communicate has changed tremendously as the internet has replaced traditional media like newspapers and TV. Instead of reading an entire article,
Nov 23, 2021
American Diabetes Association releases new position statement on Diabetes Management in Correctional Facilities
From the report summary: People with diabetes should receive care that meets national standards. Being incarcerated does not change these standards. Patients must have
Nov 23, 2021
Governance Board Slated for 2021-2022
Sam Soltis will lead a dynamic Governance Board in 2022.
Nov 16, 2021
NCCHC Board Approves Updated Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional Facilities
In light of new reports on lives saved in jails, the NCCHC Governance Board has updated the NCCHC Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional
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
