Over the past few months, I’ve had conversations with a number of our nation’s sheriffs and jail commanders. I’ve been thinking about all the
Sep 2, 2021
Suicide Prevention: This Week, and Always
Sunday marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-11, 2021. Now more than ever, we need to work together to stop suicide.
Sep 1, 2021
Keep Breathing: The COVID Marathon Goes On
I have a small, polished quartz rock in my office with the word BREATHE carved on it. It catches my eye at various times
Aug 27, 2021
Vaccines, Variants, and Boosters: What You Should Know
As management of COVID continues to roil communities worldwide, we are seeing an increase in infections caused by new variants, especially in communities with
Aug 25, 2021
Pfizer Vaccine Approval Gives Health Care Professionals New Talking Points
The FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine, which is a great opportunity to open a conversation back up with unvaccinated people who have
Aug 10, 2021
Accreditation Manager Position
NCCHC is seeking an Accreditation Manager to join our busy Accreditation Department. Click here for Accreditation Manager Position Description. Send your resume and cover
Dec 10, 2021
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
