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
Sep 29, 2023
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?
