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Sep 8, 2021

In Memory of 3X322

Over the past few months, I’ve had conversations with a number of our nation’s sheriffs and jail commanders. I’ve been thinking about all the

Sep 2, 2021

Suicide Prevention: This Week, and Always

Sunday marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-11, 2021. Now more than ever, we need to work together to stop suicide.

Sep 1, 2021

Keep Breathing: The COVID Marathon Goes On

I have a small, polished quartz rock in my office with the word BREATHE carved on it. It catches my eye at various times

Aug 27, 2021

Vaccines, Variants, and Boosters: What You Should Know

As management of COVID continues to roil communities worldwide, we are seeing an increase in infections caused by new variants, especially in communities with

Aug 25, 2021

Pfizer Vaccine Approval Gives Health Care Professionals New Talking Points

The FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine, which is a great opportunity to open a conversation back up with unvaccinated people who have

Aug 10, 2021

Accreditation Manager Position

NCCHC is seeking an Accreditation Manager to join our busy Accreditation Department. Click here for Accreditation Manager Position Description. Send your resume and cover

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?