NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
Feb 20, 2024
Why Adolescents Should Not Be in Adult Carceral Facilities and How to Protect Them When They Are
NCCHC’s newly revised position statement explains why.
Feb 20, 2024
New NCCHC Video on Careers in Correctional Nursing Highlights Benefits of Working in Our Field
The NCCHC Foundation is committed to fostering workforce development and attracting new entrants to the field. As part of this initiative, NCCHC and the
Feb 1, 2024
CDC Seeks Input on Correctional Food Service Safety
Please help CDC assess food safety by March 30.
Jan 30, 2024
Improve Patient Outcomes With Better Care Coordination
Ensuring appropriate, timely, and comprehensive care for incarcerated patients is complex. It becomes even more complex when off-site services are involved.
Jan 29, 2024
Anti-Racism in Correctional Health Care: Position Statement
NCCHC’s newest position statement addresses Anti-Racism in Correctional Health Care.
Jan 12, 2024
View and Share the New Careers in Correctional Health Video
NCCHC and the NCCHC Foundation have released a video highlighting the benefits of working as a health care professional in corrections. Share this video