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By Jim Martin, MPSA, CCHP,vice president of program development, NCCHC Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation. – Zig Ziglar. Never has this resonated more than
Updated May 15, 2020 National experts in correctional health care and public health share perspectives and answer questions from participants on COVID-19. Moderated by
Questions and answers have been moved to the new COVID-19 section of the NCCHC website. Questions and answers are representative of those we receive
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COVID-19: Steps to an Effective Response Webinar Presented March 13, 2020 View the webinar (streaming) Slides and Resources (PDF): Dr Anne Spaulding Slides NCCHC
Thank you for showing up every day for your patients and providing them with the best possible health care. When I first started going
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NCCHC welcomes three new members to its multidisciplinary board of representatives.
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Correctional health professionals have a fundamental duty to the clinical care, physical safety, and psychological wellness of their patients. NCCHC has revised its position
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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
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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
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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
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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