COVID-19 in Correctional Facilities: Screening, Testing, Race and Ethnicity
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P In March 2020, NCCHC partnered with researchers from the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School
Jun 1, 2020
NCCHC, Supporting Organizations Speak Up Against Racism
For over 40 years, NCCHC has been guided by more than 30 supporting organizations representing leaders in the fields of health, mental health, law,
May 21, 2020
NCCHC Welcomes New Vice President of Accreditation
Amy Panagopoulos, MBA, BSN, RN, brings to the role broad experience in health care quality, safety, and accreditation leadership.
May 21, 2020
NCCHC Breaks Barriers to Conduct the First Virtual Accreditation Survey
Pioneering effort required innovation, cooperation, and the dedication to patient care that characterizes successfully accredited facilities.
May 19, 2020
Board Reaffirms Updated Position Statements
Four position statements have been reaffirmed by the board of directors.
May 8, 2020
A Word About Coronavirus Testing
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P A Review As the nation gets back to work and many patients recover from COVID-19,
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
