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
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/
