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
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/