The Importance of Custody-Health Care Collaboration, Part 1
If you work in correctional health care, you not only have to interact and care for incarcerated patients; you also need to collaborate with
Dec 6, 2021
Minimum Age of Prosecution of 12: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
Last February, police in Rochester, New York, responded to what they termed a “family trouble” call regarding a 9-year-old girl. Upon arrival, police handcuffed
Dec 1, 2021
Reaching across Communication Barriers to Understand Our Patients
The way we communicate has changed tremendously as the internet has replaced traditional media like newspapers and TV. Instead of reading an entire article,
Nov 23, 2021
American Diabetes Association releases new position statement on Diabetes Management in Correctional Facilities
From the report summary: People with diabetes should receive care that meets national standards. Being incarcerated does not change these standards. Patients must have
Nov 23, 2021
Governance Board Slated for 2021-2022
Sam Soltis will lead a dynamic Governance Board in 2022.
Nov 16, 2021
NCCHC Board Approves Updated Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional Facilities
In light of new reports on lives saved in jails, the NCCHC Governance Board has updated the NCCHC Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional
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.