NCCHC welcomes the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as its newest supporting organization; Jennifer Clifton is new board liaison.
May 21, 2018
NCCHC Board Welcomes Debra Pinals, MD
The NCCHC board of directors welcomes Debra Pinals as its new liaison of the American Psychiatric Association.
May 11, 2018
NCCHC 2017 Annual Report
The 2017 Annual Report highlights the many ways NCCHC is improving the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile facilities.
Mar 29, 2018
2018 – A Year of Technology and Progress
The year is off to a great start at NCCHC, with lots of “new” – from our new CEO, Jim Pavletich, to advances in
Mar 7, 2018
Continuing Education Webinar on Contraception for Young Women
This webinar will provide an update on hot topics in contraception for young women. We will discuss long-acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARCs), and compare
Feb 22, 2018
NCCHC White Paper Endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
ACOG has approved the endorsement of the white paper Pregnancy and Postpartum Care in Correctional Settings by Carloyn Sufrin, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the department
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
