COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What You Need to Know in Corrections
Updated: March 23, 2020 NCCHC is available to serve you during this challenging time. Our experts are here to assist with your COVID-19 questions
Feb 27, 2020
NCCHC 2019 Annual Report
The 2019 Annual Report highlights the impact NCCHC and its partners are making on correctional health care.
Feb 27, 2020
Spring Conference Announcement
NCCHC plans to hold the Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care, virtually!
Feb 26, 2020
What We’re Seeing: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Corrections
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, FACPM, CCHP-P Managing Director, NCCHC Resources, Inc. One of the challenges we are asked for help with is
Feb 24, 2020
For Immigrant Youth – and Everyone – Therapy Information Must Be Confidential
NCCHC opposes using information about young immigrant detainees, obtained during therapy and presumed to be confidential, in asylum decisions.
Feb 20, 2020
Supporting Organizations Oppose Sharing Immigrant Youths’ Confidential Psychotherapy Information
Several NCCHC supporting organizations have publicly stated their opposition to sharing confidential information gained during therapy sessions as contrary to medical ethics and effective
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?
