Transitions in Health Services: Don’t Let Change Disrupt Patient Care
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge society, and corrections in particular, it’s important not
Apr 20, 2020
Correctional Health, Public Health & COVID-19
by Alison O. Jordan, MSW, LCSW “Correctional health is public health”—We say this often, but what does it mean? It means that the correctional
Apr 13, 2020
New Opportunties to Save Lives in Jails and Prisons Amidst Twin Crises
After two decades of a growing opioid crisis, we are now confronting a second crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic. With no proven treatments or
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC Calls on President, Legislators to Support Adequate PPE for Corrections
NCCHC has received many inquiries regarding a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for correctional staff and inmates. A recent study completed with researchers
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC and Harvard University Researchers Release Study on Coronavirus in Corrections
Correctional staff have a higher infection rate than inmates. More testing and PPE is needed.
Apr 6, 2020
Guidance for Telemedicine – Start the Innovation Engines
As April starts, the country remains in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities nationwide are facing issues of quarantine and isolation, loss of
May 15, 2023
Portal Open for Seven Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is June 12 for completed applications.
May 15, 2023
Improve Nurse Retention Through Positive Leadership
Positivity is exactly what nurse leaders need to attract and retain good employees.
May 12, 2023
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance Documents
Intake testing in corrections has changed to an enhanced prevention strategy.
May 11, 2023
Nominations Open for Annual NCCHC Awards
Submit yourself or a peer for an award. Deadline June 1.
May 5, 2023
Read the April Journal of Correctional Health Care in Digital Format
The April issue of the Journal of Correctional Health Care is available online at no charge. The issue includes eight articles, including topics such
