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
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
