From the Field: The Opioid Crisis and Evolving Challenges in Jails and Prisons
Substances referred to in the community as “Tranq” and “Frankenstein” have increased the potency and dangers related to opioid abuse.
Sep 22, 2023
Digital Badges: A New Way to Share CCHP Pride
The CCHP program has launched a new digital “badge” option for all CCHPs.
Sep 15, 2023
A Brief History of Medical Records in Corrections
The most amazing part of working in an electronic environment is accessibility.
Sep 6, 2023
Fall Issue of CorrectCare Available
Download the new issue of CorrectCare.
Aug 28, 2023
Rosalind Franklin Society Announces Outstanding Research Award for the Journal Of Correctional Health Care
This annual award recognizes outstanding research and published work of women and underrepresented minority scientists, physicians, and engineers.
Aug 21, 2023
Standards Q&A: Acceptable Ways to Dispose of Controlled Medications Dropped on the Floor
What are acceptable ways for destruction of a controlled medication dose that is dropped?
Apr 1, 2024
Caring for Children in Immigration Detention
NCCHC’s position statement offers recommendations to support the health of children in immigration detention.
Mar 15, 2024
CCHP-A Is the Way: Seth Stabinsky, MD, CCHP-A
Seth Stabinsky is ecstatic to have met all the requirements for CCHP-A certification.
Mar 12, 2024
NCCHC Resources Managing Director Fred Meyer Elected to the Board of American Jail Association
Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, will serve on the American Jail Association Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. Mr. Meyer retired as deputy
Mar 7, 2024
Journal of Correctional Health Care Seeks Papers on Correctional Health Care Workforce
Manuscripts submission deadline: September 30, 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a lingering impact on the health care workforce, including dire shortages across
Mar 1, 2024
CDC Updates Respiratory Virus Guidance
Far fewer people have been getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
Mar 1, 2024
In Memoriam: Ken Bennett, CCHP
NCCHC mourns the passing of Ken Bennett, CCHP, longtime lead surveyor.