How We Talk About People Matters: The Case for Person-First Language in Correctional Health Care
The way we use language to conceptualize people can shape our attitudes about people and how we treat them.
Feb 15, 2023
NCCHC Issues Position Statement on Racism in the Juvenile Legal System
The pervasive criminalization of misbehavior of school-aged Black youth has created the school-to-prison pipeline.
Feb 9, 2023
Revised Patient Safety White Paper Released
Available for download at no charge. “With today’s widespread staffing shortages, we run a higher risk of errors that can affect patients’ lives.”
Feb 8, 2023
Welcome New Accreditation Team Members
NCCHC’s accreditation program is growing, and the staff is growing to keep up with demand.
Feb 8, 2023
NCCHC Releases New Position Statement on Nutritional Wellness
Access to a nutritious, palatable diet is essential to personal well-being, a medical necessity, and a fundamental human right. To advance the nutritional wellness
Feb 3, 2023
MAT: Education Isn’t Enough
Adopting MAT requires training, new processes, and most importantly, a new outlook and understanding of addiction.
Aug 14, 2023
Perspectives from the Field
Commonalities across the country in operations and leadership issues
Jul 24, 2023
To Avoid the Risk of Lawsuits, Never Say Never
To prevent lawsuits, avoid referring to rules, mandates, and inflexible protocols.
Jul 11, 2023
Outstanding Second Quarter Shows Importance of CCHP Program
169 individuals earned their CCHPs in the second quarter, representing the best second quarter recorded.
Jul 10, 2023
NCCHC Updates Position Statement on Breastfeeding in Correctional Settings
NCCHC supports and recommends making accommodations for nursing individuals in custody,
Jul 7, 2023
Spring Conference Scholarship Winners Envision a Future in Correctional Health Care
Get inspired by the most recent NCCHC Foundation conference scholarship winners.
Jul 6, 2023
Todd Kramer Joins the CCHP-A Team
“I hope to inspire others on my team to pursue certification too.”
