News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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Commonalities across the country in operations and leadership issues
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To prevent lawsuits, avoid referring to rules, mandates, and inflexible protocols.
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169 individuals earned their CCHPs in the second quarter, representing the best second quarter recorded.
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NCCHC supports and recommends making accommodations for nursing individuals in custody,
Scholarship winners and mentors Spring 2023
Get inspired by the most recent NCCHC Foundation conference scholarship winners.
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“I hope to inspire others on my team to pursue certification too.”
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Celebrating National Nurses Week
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More than 100 cases in correctional institutions in 2026 to date.
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The CCHP program awarded 206 CCHP and specialty certifications based on exams taken in the first quarter of 2026—making it the strongest first quarter
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New position statement calls for telehealth that bolsters equity in access and quality.
2026 Program of the Year
The deadline for all nominations is May 21.
Antimicrobial
A new NCCHC position statement highlights an urgent and growing priority in correctional health: antimicrobial stewardship.