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
Oct 20, 2023
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Endorses NCCHC Position Statement on Racism in Juvenile System
“… essential guidance on tackling racism in the juvenile legal system and custodial settings.”
Oct 16, 2023
NCCHC Updates Position Statement on Treatment of Chronic Pain
We emphasized the importance of treating patients with chronic pain with dignity and respect that is free from stigma or bias.
Oct 16, 2023
Near-Record Number of New CCHPs in Third Quarter
130 individuals earned their CCHPs in the third quarter, representing the best third quarter since 2017.
Oct 16, 2023
Get Visibility for Your Research in the Journal of Correctional Health Care
The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to focus on this complex and evolving field. Targeting clinicians, allied
Oct 2, 2023
Award Winners Honored at National Conference
NCCHC’s annual awards were presented at the National Conference in Las Vegas.
Oct 2, 2023
Meet the New Board Chair
Elizabeth Lowenhaupt, MD, CCHP, is the new chair of the NCCHC Governance Board.
