Two Free Webinars Announced on Infectious Diseases and Monkeypox
In conjunction with the American Jail Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Sheriffs’ Association, NCCHC will present a free webinar
Aug 5, 2022
NCCHC Recognizes Importance of Legal Abortion for Optimizing Maternal Health Outcomes
Each year, tens of thousands of pregnant people enter jails, prisons, and juvenile detention systems. As outlined in our Standards, NCCHC recognizes the importance
Jul 29, 2022
Washington State Passes Law Requiring Review of Unexpected Fatalities
NCCHC standard covers unexpected fatalities
Jul 27, 2022
July 28 Is World Hepatitis Day
Learn all about hepatitis in corrections, find helpful resources from the experts at CDC.
Jul 22, 2022
Mary Mac Kinnon Named New NCCHC Exhibits and Sales Manager
Mary Mac Kinnon will lead NCCHC’s sales and advertising programs, including exhibit sales for NCCHC’s three national conferences. Ms. Mac Kinnon has worked for
Jul 14, 2022
Deaf and Incarcerated, Part 3: Legal Considerations
How do disability laws apply to deaf people who are incarcerated? It’s complicated.
Nov 18, 2022
Standards Q & A: RHA vs. Facility Administrator
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.