The Importance of Custody-Health Care Collaboration, Part 1
If you work in correctional health care, you not only have to interact and care for incarcerated patients; you also need to collaborate with
Dec 6, 2021
Minimum Age of Prosecution of 12: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
Last February, police in Rochester, New York, responded to what they termed a “family trouble” call regarding a 9-year-old girl. Upon arrival, police handcuffed
Dec 1, 2021
Reaching across Communication Barriers to Understand Our Patients
The way we communicate has changed tremendously as the internet has replaced traditional media like newspapers and TV. Instead of reading an entire article,
Nov 23, 2021
American Diabetes Association releases new position statement on Diabetes Management in Correctional Facilities
From the report summary: People with diabetes should receive care that meets national standards. Being incarcerated does not change these standards. Patients must have
Nov 23, 2021
Governance Board Slated for 2021-2022
Sam Soltis will lead a dynamic Governance Board in 2022.
Nov 16, 2021
NCCHC Board Approves Updated Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional Facilities
In light of new reports on lives saved in jails, the NCCHC Governance Board has updated the NCCHC Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional
Mar 31, 2022
Transgender Visibility in Corrections
March 31 is international Transgender Day of Visibility, a good time to review NCCHC’s position statement on Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care in Correctional
Mar 22, 2022
Misperceptions of Correctional Mental Health: It’s Time to Drop the Old Stereotypes
Correctional mental health services are often criticized with broad-brush comments citing conditions and services that, in many jurisdictions, are a thing of the past.
Mar 16, 2022
Priorities for 2022 … and Beyond
It is my privilege to serve as the new chair of NCCHC’s Governance Board.
Feb 15, 2022
NCCHC 2021 Annual Report
The 2021 Annual Report highlights the many ways NCCHC found balance in a year of ups and downs.
Feb 1, 2022
Journal of Correctional Health Care Offers Free Access to Female Health Care Issue for February
Read this special issue with free access until March 1, 2022. Nine articles focus on the female health care experience within corrections and include
Jan 28, 2022
Popular Correctional Nursing Practice Article Series Updated
One of the most visited sections of the NCCHC website is a decade-old series on aspects of correctional nursing practice. The entire series has
