Continuing Education Webinar on the 2018 Standards
This presentation will focus on the high-level changes to the standards, including an overview of the seven general areas of the standards used in
Jul 10, 2018
Supporting Organizations Issue Statements on Family Separation
Several of NCCHC’s supporting organizations have published statements opposing separation of immigrant children from their families, citing long-term harm to mental and physical health.
Jun 19, 2018
NCCHC Chair Emphasizes the Value of Mentorship
“I was heartened to see so many younger professionals at the NCCHC Spring Conference. This underscores the appeal of this practice area and holds
Jun 19, 2018
2018 Standards for Health Services: What’s New?
The 2018 editions have been revised, reorganized and simplified to improve their usefulness. Two years in the making, NCCHC’s 2018 Standards for Health Services have
Jun 13, 2018
Continuing Education Webinar on Managing Cultural Competence
It is important for correctional health staff to integrate multicultural awareness into their work with inmates. This webinar will help clinicians understand themselves and their clients
May 24, 2018
Continuing Education Webinar on Mental Health and Segregation
This webinar will review the various forms of segregated housing, the current use (and overuse) of segregated housing nationally, and the short- and long-term
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
