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
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.”
