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
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
