Our Duty to Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P Chief Health Officer, NCCHC On June 22, NCCHC held an incredible webinar with national experts on the treatment
Jun 24, 2020
A Moment for Corrections in Pride Month
As Pride Month draws to a close, NCCHC seeks to highlight the intersection of the challenges of people of color, LGBTQ people, and the
Jun 23, 2020
NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Conference Goes Virtual
Annual conference will take place virtually on July 20-21, with sessions available for on-demand viewing through September 3.
Jun 12, 2020
NCCHC Calls for Equality for All
NCCHC supports all who seek to make our justice system more just, more fair, and more inclusive.
Jun 9, 2020
A Major Step Forward for Opioid Treatment in Corrections
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P Managing Director, NCCHC Resources, Inc. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 24% to 36%
Jun 4, 2020
NCCHC Accreditation Demonstrates “Substantial Evidence of Adequate Medical Care”
On May 30, U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Winmill ordered an end to the case of Balla, et al. v. Idaho State Board of
Apr 27, 2021
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
