COVID-19 in Correctional Facilities: Screening, Testing, Race and Ethnicity
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P In March 2020, NCCHC partnered with researchers from the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School
Jun 1, 2020
NCCHC, Supporting Organizations Speak Up Against Racism
For over 40 years, NCCHC has been guided by more than 30 supporting organizations representing leaders in the fields of health, mental health, law,
May 21, 2020
NCCHC Welcomes New Vice President of Accreditation
Amy Panagopoulos, MBA, BSN, RN, brings to the role broad experience in health care quality, safety, and accreditation leadership.
May 21, 2020
NCCHC Breaks Barriers to Conduct the First Virtual Accreditation Survey
Pioneering effort required innovation, cooperation, and the dedication to patient care that characterizes successfully accredited facilities.
May 19, 2020
Board Reaffirms Updated Position Statements
Four position statements have been reaffirmed by the board of directors.
May 8, 2020
A Word About Coronavirus Testing
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P A Review As the nation gets back to work and many patients recover from COVID-19,
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
