Improving Correctional Health Care
NCCHC's mission is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities. Learn more about how we can support your expertise, your organization, and your community.
Services
Education
NCCHC is the source for continuing education for this complex field. 100+ annual accredited CE hours for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and CCHPs.
Certification
Get recognized for your mastery of NCCHC standards and your dedication to quality patient care based on a foundation of best practices. Become a Certified Correctional Health Professional.
Accreditation
Facilities that achieve NCCHC accreditation demonstrate their commitment to high-quality health care services that are constitutionally appropriate and based on nationally recognized standards.
Consulting
Solutions from the most trusted name in correctional health care! NCCHC Resources’ consultants have unparalleled expertise and experience to handle the most complex challenges.
Standards & More
Standards
NCCHC’s flagship standards provide support for constitutionally appropriate correctional health care for jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, mental health, and opioid treatment programs.
Publications
News, features, opinion, analysis, peer-reviewed research … from the latest correctional health news to groundbreaking academic studies, NCCHC’s publications offer something for every reader.
Position Statements
Blog
Views and news from the organization that's driving the future of correctional health care. Find out how we're moving the field forward.
Education / Webinars
Webinar: Transgender Care in Corrections: Ensuring Physical & Mental Health
Webinar: Caring for the Aging Population in Corrections
Women’s Health in Corrections: Evidence-Based Updates and Practical Strategies
Latest News
Resources for Chronic Disease Testing in Correctional Institutions
The NCCHC Foundation
The NCCHC Foundation’s mission is to champion the correctional health care field and serve the public by supporting research, professional education, scholarships, and patient reentry.