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Journal of Correctional Health Care

WebThe Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to address correctional health care topics. Published quarterly under the direction of …

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Standards Explained

WebThe most authoritative resources for correctional health care services, the NCCHC Standards are continually updated to reflect the latest evidence and best practices in …

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Policies and Procedures

WebA-05 Policies and Procedures (essential) The facility has a manual or compilation of policies and defined procedures regarding health care services that address each applicable …

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Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2024

WebFour Days of Education + Three Days of Vendor Solutions and Ideas Adds Up to One of North America’s Biggest Events for Correctional Health Care. Download the Preliminary Program and Get Ready for a Great Event. New concepts. Learn how to do your job better, safer, and more effectively. New people.

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Jail and Prison Standards

WebStandards for Health Services in Jails/Prisons. Developed by leaders in the fields of health, mental health, law, and corrections, NCCHC’s nationally recognized Standards lay the …

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Overview: Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2024

WebAll programs are included in conference registration except for preconference sessions and the CCHP exam. Follow these links: Preconference Seminars Conference Roundtables Posters Exhibits. Name. Time. Session Type. More Info. Saturday, April 27, 2024. Registration. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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CorrectCare®

WebCorrectCare features news, articles, and commentary on timely and important topics of interest to correctional health professionals. Wide-ranging coverage addresses clinical …

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Standards Resources

WebStandards serve as a framework to ensure that systems, policies and procedures are in keeping with nationally recognized best practices, and compliance with standards ensures that everyone on the team knows what is expected and how to achieve it. NCCHC’s leadership in setting standards for correctional health care is unsurpassed, rooted in

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Initial Health Assessment

WebThis option involves performing an initial health assessment on 100% of incarcerated individuals as soon as possible, but no later than seven days (prisons and juvenile …

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Nursing Certification

WebCCHP-RN certification requires the completion of an application and a passing score on a two-hour, proctored, multiple-choice examination. Apply Online. Learn the answers to …

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Women’s Health Care in Correctional settings (2020)

WebNCCHC recognizes the need to view women as a special population and to provide appropriate treatment. The Standards for Health Services (the basis of NCCHC’s …

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Professional Certification

WebParticipation in NCCHC’s Certified Correctional Health Professional program signifies your leadership, commitment, and expertise. Certification recognizes the mastery of national …

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Regulations, Standards, Policies, Procedures and Protocols

WebTo be identified as a specialty, nursing groups must meet criteria that include having established standards of practice and regulation of the practice. In the profession of …

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Health Services Research in Correctional Settings (2020)

WebThe National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) in its Health Status of Soon-to-Be-Released Inmates (2002) report concluded that to reduce health risks and …

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Publications Library

WebNCCHC offers the best publications in correctional health care. News, features, opinion, analysis, peer-reviewed research … from the latest correctional health news to …

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Addressing Racism in Correctional Health Care

WebOne of the most chilling illustrations of the dynamics of incarceration, health, and racism is the disparities in COVID rates in correctional facilities, which mirror the disparities seen in the community. According to data collected by the NCCHC–Harvard COVID study, rates of infection are over 3 times higher among Black incarcerated

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