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
Jul 11, 2022
Grant Phillips MD, CCHP, Joins NCCHC Board as Liaison From the American Academy of Family Physicians
NCCHC’s multidisciplinary board is one of our greatest strengths and to include someone of Dr. Phillips’ caliber strengthens our entire organization.
Jul 11, 2022
Certification Training and Testing in Puerto Rico Supports Outstanding CCHP Results Through June 30
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 158 individuals in the second quarter.
Jul 6, 2022
NCCHC Foundation Has Awarded 32 Scholarships in 2022
Take a moment to hear from five inspiring scholarship winners from the Spring Conference.
Jun 29, 2022
Deaf and Incarcerated, Part 2: Health Care
Information about health services is fundamental to the provision of care in correctional settings.
Jun 24, 2022
Fascinated by the Intersection of Ethics, Public Health, and Public Safety, Robin Belcher-Timme, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Earns CCHP-A
“I am humbled to join the ranks of those holding the CCHP-A credential.”
Jun 23, 2022
Deaf and Incarcerated, Part 1
Correctional leadership, custody, and health care staff need to keep special considerations in mind.
