WHAT'S NEW
NCCHC Chair Emphasizes the Value of Mentorship
“I was heartened to see so many younger professionals at the NCCHC Spring Conference. This underscores the appeal of this practice area and holds promi… Continue Reading ›
NCCHC White Paper Endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
ACOG has approved the endorsement of the white paper Pregnancy and Postpartum Care in Correctional Settings by Carloyn Sufrin, MD, PhD, assistant professor… Continue Reading ›
Updated Jail and Prison Standards Coming Soon
New editions of NCCHC’s landmark Standards for Health Services for jails and prisons will be available in April. First published in 1976 and 1979, respect… Continue Reading ›
NCCHC and AAHIVM Partner on Corrections Issue of HIV Specialist
The American Academy of HIV Medicine recognizes the importance of continuity of care for individuals released from incarceration to the community—both for … Continue Reading ›
STD Screening and Treatment in Juvenile Corrections Webinar Available Online
Hundreds of correctional health professionals participated in an informational webinar on STD screening and treatment for juveniles in detent… Continue Reading ›
Certification as a Talent Management Strategy
Corrections is a unique environment for staffing. This article explains why certification should be part of your staffing strategy. Read more »
Webinar on Non-Use of Restraints With Pregnant Inmates
In 2013, the National Task Force on the Use of Restraints with Pregnant Women under Correctional Custody developed a best practices statement to aid in the d… Continue Reading ›
Mental Health Considerations for Segregated Inmates
This updated white paper by eminent correctional psychiatry expert Jeffrey Metzner, MD, CCHP-A, adds new recommendations from an American Psychiatric Associa… Continue Reading ›
Updated Guidelines
NCCHC’s Guidelines for Disease Management have been updated. The guidelines cover diabetes, epilepsy, hypertension and other conditions common in adult… Continue Reading ›
FBOP Clinical Practice Guidelines Available Via NCCHC
Our colleagues at the Federal Bureau of Prisons provide a wealth of health management resources, including more than two dozen clinical practice guidelines. … Continue Reading ›