NCCHC - National Commission on Correctional Health Care

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

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. 

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Certification

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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Position Statements

NCCHC position statements communicate the organization’s consensus opinion and expert guidance on some of the most critical issues in correctional health care.
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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.

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Education / Webinars

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Spring Conference April 5-8 2025
Apr
05

Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care

All new location! Join us in Louisville to “set the pace” for correctional health care. MORE INFO
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Apr
29

Free Webinar: Measles – Public Health Preparedness in Carceral Settings

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May
17

Free NCCHC Sessions at AJA 2025 Conference

Sessions to help bring custody colleagues up to date on health care issues and best practices. Plus the CCHP exam.
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Latest News

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Addressing Challenges in Correctional Health: Insights from the Western State Sheriffs’ Association Conference 

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Western State Sheriff’s Association conference
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Jail Guidelines for the Medical Treatment of SUD 2025
Mar 12, 2025

NCCHC Releases New Jail Guidelines for Medical Treatment of SUD

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Mar 11, 2025

Honoring Social Workers, Health Care HR Professionals, and Doctors in Correctional Health Care

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Mar 6, 2025

Investing in Tomorrow: Scholars & Scholarships in Focus

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Feb 20, 2025

Building the Future: Workforce Development in Correctional Health

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Feb 18, 2025

Revised Position Statements Support Youth in Custody

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Feb 14, 2025

NCCHC Foundation Opens Scholarship Portal for the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

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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.

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NCCHC Foundation Career Center