Position Statements
The National Commission's position statements express NCCHC's expert opinion on important issues that are not addressed in the Standards.
Along with the Standards, these statements may assist correctional facilities in designing policies and procedures. (Please see disclaimer at bottom of page.)
Addressing Systemic, Structural, and Institutional Racism in the Juvenile Legal System (2023) – view pdf
Administrative Management for People Living With HIV in Correctional Institutions (2020) – view pdf
Adolescent Sleep Hygiene (2019) – view pdf
Anti-Racism in Correctional Health Care (2024) – view pdf
Breastfeeding in Correctional Settings (2023) – view pdf
Care for Aging Patients in the Correctional Setting (2024) – view pdf
Climate Control for Extreme Temperatures (2024) – view pdf
Competency for Execution (2022) – view pdf
Correctional Health Professionals’ Response to Inmate Abuse (2022) – view pdf
COVID-19 Vaccination in Correctional Settings (2021) – view pdf
Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C (2024) – view pdf
Eliminating Financial Assessments for Health Care Services During Incarceration (2022 – formerly Charging Inmates a Fee for Health Care Services) – view pdf
Health Care for Children in Immigration Detention (2024) – view pdf
Health Care Funding for Incarcerated Youth (2019) – view pdf
Health Services Research in Correctional Settings (2020) – view pdf
Health Services to Adolescents in Adult Correctional Facilities (2024) – view pdf
Management of Chronic Pain (2023) Formerly Management of Noncancer Chronic Pain – view pdf
Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (2022) – view pdf
Naloxone in Correctional Facilities for the Prevention of Opioid Overdose Deaths (2021) – view pdf
Nonuse of Restraints for Pregnant and Postpartum Incarcerated Individuals (2020) – view pdf
Nutritional Wellness in Correctional Settings (2023) – view pdf
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Correctional Settings (2021) – view pdf
Optimizing Insurance Coverage for Individuals Pre- and Postrelease (2024) – view pdf
Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings (2023 – formerly Prevention of Violence in Correctional Settings) – view pdf
Restrictive Housing in Juvenile Correctional Settings (2021) – view pdf
Sharing of Patient Health Records Upon Release From Incarceration (2021) – view pdf
Solitary Confinement (Isolation) (2016) – view pdf
STI Testing for Adolescents and Adults Upon Admission to Correctional Facilities (2020) – view pdf
Suicide Prevention and Management in Juvenile Correctional Settings (2019) – view pdf
Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care in Correctional Settings (2020) – view pdf
Trauma-Responsive Care for Youths in Correctional Facilities (2022) – view pdf
Use of Humanizing Language in Correctional Health Care (2021) – view pdf
Women’s Health Care in Correctional Settings (2020) – view pdf
Important Disclaimer
Position statements that are approved by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Governance Board are typically generated from NCCHC committees, comprised of experts in multiple disciplines. Once approved by the Governance Board, they become official positions and guidance of NCCHC. In no sense do they represent NCCHC standards. The applicability of position statements, as guidance for appropriate health services, must be determined by the relevant authorities considering all relevant circumstances. Adherence to these position statements will not ensure successful outcomes in every situation. As with all NCCHC guidance, position statements should not be deemed inclusive of all proper health services or methods of care, nor exclusive of other decisions reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. Position statements are not intended to and should not be treated as legal, medical, or business mandates. Statements are reviewed and, as necessary, revised at least every five years, or allowed to expire. An expired statement no longer represents NCCHC’s position. (rev. 3/11/21)