Latest Correctional Health Care News from NCCHC Resources
Stronger Together: Collaboration Reduces Adverse Events in Jails
Adverse events in correctional settings—suicide attempts, medical crises, delayed responses, preventable deaths—rarely stem from a single failure. More often, they arise from gaps between teams: unclear communication, mismatched priorities, or
NCCHC Resources Announces Board of Directors for 2026
The NCCHC Resources Board of Directors for 2026 is: Joseph Penn, MD, CCHP-MH, Chair and Treasurer James Martin, MPSA, CCHP, Secretary Jeffrey Alvarez, MD, CCHP-CP, CCHP-A Oscar Aviles, CJM, CCE,
Rethinking Success in Corrections: Beyond Recidivism
For decades, correctional systems have gauged success through recidivism rates—but what if that measure tells only part of the story? A report from the Correctional Leaders Association (CLA), led by
Reduce Risk & Improve Outcomes: New 2026 Mental Health Standards
NCCHC has released the 2026 edition of the Standards for Mental Health Services in Correctional Facilities—an important update that strengthens requirements for documentation, accountability, and best practices in correctional mental
Suicide Prevention: Taking Care of Correctional Health and Custody Professionals
As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, it’s important that we continue to keep the health and wellbeing of our friends, families, coworkers, and ourselves in mind. All too
Preparing for the 2026 Jail and Prison Health Standards: How NCCHC Resources Can Help
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) has released the 2026 edition of the Standards for Health Services in Jails and Prisons, the leading framework for quality improvement and
Jail Renovation: Planning for Medical and Mental Health Operations
Many correctional institutions across the country have surpassed their intended 50-year lifespans. In a recent article in Correctional News, NCCHC Resources Managing Director Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, and Lead
NCCHC Resources Hires New Project Manager
Due to continued growth, NCCHC Resources has hired Leah Fucile as a new project manager. Ms. Fucile brings over three decades of leadership in the public and private sectors to