Award Winners Honored at Virtual National Conference
NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities, and programs in correctional health care during a virtual awards ceremony.
Nov 16, 2020
Several New Members Join NCCHC Board
The board of representatives welcomes several new members to its ranks.
Nov 13, 2020
NCCHC Releases Four Revised Position Statements
NCCHC’s Board of Directors has approved revision and publication of four position statements on health services research, naloxone access and use, nonuse of restraints
Nov 12, 2020
Watch a Recording of This Year’s Annual Awards Ceremony
The 2020 annual awards ceremony is now available for viewing.
Oct 27, 2020
JCHC Selects Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., as Publisher
JCHC now joins the company’s strong portfolio of mission-driven journals such as Health Equity, Transgender Health, LGBT Health, and AIDS Patient Care and STDs.
Oct 26, 2020
NCCHC Announces New Logo Family
After more than 20 years, NCCHC has updated its logo and the logos of all of our related subsidiaries and programs. Although familiarity breeds
Apr 29, 2022
New Members Continue to Strengthen NCCHC Board
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
