News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Jan 9, 2020

Nation’s Correctional Health Care Experts to Meet in Atlanta

Suicide reduction, treating opioid addiction and gender dysphoria are on the agenda.

Dec 16, 2019

NCCHC Is Supporting California Title 15 Medical/Mental Health Inspections

The Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) is no longer providing correctional health consulting and Title 15 Medical/Mental Health inspections. To assure there is no

Nov 25, 2019

Board Chair Robby Morris Wants the Kids to Be Alright »

New board chair Robby Morris is a national expert on health care for juveniles in the justice system. This profile shares information about his background,

Nov 20, 2019

New Suicide Prevention Resource Guide for Corrections

NCCHC has partnered with the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization to create an authoritative resource. Available now!

Oct 23, 2019

Juvenile Health Care Expert Robert Morris Is New Chair of NCCHC Board

New Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer Announced

Oct 21, 2019

NCCHC Annual Awards Honor Trailblazers in Correctional Health Care

NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities and programs in correctional health care in Fort Lauderdale.

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?