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.
Jun 20, 2024
The Many Benefits of Accreditation
Achieving NCCHC accreditation demonstrates a commitment to high-quality correctional health care and overall well-being of incarcerated individuals and staff alike.
Jun 6, 2024
NCCHC Foundation Scholarship Winners Share Their Experiences
15 early career professionals were invited to the NCCHC Spring Conference.
May 28, 2024
CCHP Board of Trustees Issues Call for Nominations
Nominations must be received by June 20, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Standards Q&A: Applicability of Female Standards
Do certain standards apply if women are not here for more than three days?
May 7, 2024
Honoring America’s Correctional Nurses and Officers
National Correctional Officers Week and National Nurses Week overlap this year.
May 2, 2024
2024 Nominations Open for Annual NCCHC Awards
Submit yourself or a peer for an award. Deadline June 7/
