Nation’s Correctional Health Care Experts to Meet in Atlanta
Suicide reduction, treating opioid addiction and gender dysphoria are on the agenda.
Dec 16, 2019
NCCHC Is Supporting California Title 15 Medical/Mental Health Inspections
The Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) is no longer providing correctional health consulting and Title 15 Medical/Mental Health inspections. To assure there is no
Nov 25, 2019
Board Chair Robby Morris Wants the Kids to Be Alright »
New board chair Robby Morris is a national expert on health care for juveniles in the justice system. This profile shares information about his background,
Nov 20, 2019
New Suicide Prevention Resource Guide for Corrections
NCCHC has partnered with the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization to create an authoritative resource. Available now!
Oct 23, 2019
Juvenile Health Care Expert Robert Morris Is New Chair of NCCHC Board
New Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer Announced
Oct 21, 2019
NCCHC Annual Awards Honor Trailblazers in Correctional Health Care
NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities and programs in correctional health care in Fort Lauderdale.
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
