NCCHC welcomes three new members to its multidisciplinary board of representatives.
Apr 28, 2022
Abuse of Incarcerated People Position Statement Updated
Correctional health professionals have a fundamental duty to the clinical care, physical safety, and psychological wellness of their patients. NCCHC has revised its position
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q & A: Is a Grievance Log Required?
Q: Is a log necessary for tracking grievances? It is not in the compliance indicators for the grievance process standard, but it is something we
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q and A: Scope of Practice with Patient Care Needs
Q: I work in a jail and am trying to find guidance on what credential a jail nurse needs to have. Does the nurse have
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q & A: The Importance of Refusal Forms
Q: If we document a patient’s refusal to a treatment or medication offered in the patient’s health record, why do we also need to include
Apr 25, 2022
Good for Everyone: Interventions to Maintain Mental Health During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected staff and residents of correctional facilities, and the impact goes beyond physical health. Protecting the community has required
Oct 31, 2022
Award Winners Honored at National Conference
NCCHC’s annual awards pay tribute to leaders and innovators who have enriched the field.
Oct 18, 2022
Attracting Talent to the Profession
Attracting talent to our profession requires awareness. We all share the responsibility to grow that awareness.
Oct 4, 2022
CCHP Prep Courses Pay Off With Big Results
A recent analysis of show passing rates of 96%-100%, depending on the exam.
Oct 3, 2022
NCCHC Certifies Greatest Number of CCHPs and Specialty CCHPS in Five Years
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 142 individuals in the second quarter.
Oct 3, 2022
Eliminating Financial Assessments for Health Care Services: Updated Position Statement
Revisions stress opposition to copays and fees during incarceration.
Sep 29, 2022
YesCare CCHP Contest Gives Patients A Big Win
In August and September this year, YesCare created the YesCare CCHP Certification Challenge, which ultimately resulted in 40 new CCHPs, 3 CCHP-RNs, and 1
