Rhode Island DOC’s Vaccine Acceptance Success Story
Millions of Americans are being vaccinated against COVID-19 every day, bringing us closer and closer to the goal of herd immunity. But in the
Apr 27, 2021
Talking About MOUD in Wisconsin and With You
Milwaukee Jail Commander Inspector Aaron Dobson and I were honored to present a keynote address for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Opioids, Stimulants,
Apr 20, 2021
Standards Q & A: Policy vs. Practice, Pharmacy Inspections, and More
Staggered Suicide Monitoring Q: During our survey, the surveyors cited Standard B-05 Suicide Prevention and Intervention compliance indicator 2 as noncompliant. We provide nonacute
Apr 13, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Like most health care providers, I couldn’t wait to start vaccinating my patients against COVID-19. I was also very curious to see how many
Apr 6, 2021
NCCHC 2020 Annual Report
The 2020 Annual Report highlights the many ways NCCHC did more in this most challenging year.
Apr 1, 2021
On the Spectrum and in the System: Understanding Autism
By Joyce J. Benjamin, PA-C (Emeritus), RN, and Michelle A. Grimes, MS, MBA Autism spectrum disorder is currently diagnosed at a rate of 1
Aug 9, 2021
In Memoriam: Dianne Rechtine
NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
