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
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.
