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
Dec 19, 2022
Defensive Documentation for Nurses
Commit to following best nursing documentation practices in the new year.
Dec 14, 2022
Welcome to New Senior Staff
NCCHC welcomes two senior staff members to key positions within the organization.
Dec 14, 2022
Share Your Expertise in 2023
Be a leader in correctional health care and share your expertise as a speaker or panelist at the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference or
Dec 13, 2022
Opioid Settlement Funds Becoming Available for Corrections
A unique opportunity to secure funding for MAT for opioid use disorders.
Dec 12, 2022
NCCHC Welcomes New National Medical Association Board Liaison
Jay Cowan, MD, is the new National Medical Association liaison to the NCCHC board.
Dec 8, 2022
CDC Releases New Resources for Mpox in Correctional Environments
