Are the RHA and the facility administrator the same person? Find the answer.
Nov 9, 2022
New Publication on Effective Communication with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind & Low Vision Incarcerated People
A new white paper proposes best practices for jails and prisons to serve people with disabilities.
Nov 7, 2022
Standards Q & A: Qualification of Segregation Status
In what circumstances is someone considered to be segregated?
Nov 2, 2022
Meet the New Board Chair
Dr. Pauline Marcussen is a veteran health information management professional and an advocate…
Nov 1, 2022
Standards Q & A: Policy and Procedures
Is it OK if policies are not numbered the same as the NCCHC standards?
Nov 1, 2022
Rhode Island DOC Gets Results From Certification Support
Leadership felt that certification would be an important foundation for their future success.
Feb 16, 2023
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.
