NCCHC’s annual awards were presented at the National Conference in Las Vegas.
Oct 2, 2023
Meet the New Board Chair
Elizabeth Lowenhaupt, MD, CCHP, is the new chair of the NCCHC Governance Board.
Sep 15, 2023
A Brief History of Medical Records in Corrections
The most amazing part of working in an electronic environment is accessibility.
Aug 21, 2023
Standards Q&A: Acceptable Ways to Dispose of Controlled Medications Dropped on the Floor
What are acceptable ways for destruction of a controlled medication dose that is dropped?
Jul 24, 2023
To Avoid the Risk of Lawsuits, Never Say Never
To prevent lawsuits, avoid referring to rules, mandates, and inflexible protocols.
Jun 15, 2023
Sickle Cell Anemia: A Primer for Correctional Health Care Professionals
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day, an international awareness day aimed at increasing the public’s knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
Jun 5, 2023
Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
May 17, 2023
New Publication on Expanding Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in Jails and Prisons
A new paper proposes best practices for scaling up hepatitis C testing and treatment.
May 15, 2023
Improve Nurse Retention Through Positive Leadership
Positivity is exactly what nurse leaders need to attract and retain good employees.
