Latest Correctional Health Care News from NCCHC Resources

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

Delivering Care Behind Bars: How Sick Call Reflects a System Under Pressure
By Nancy Pieraccini , MAT-C, CCHP-A In correctional facilities, access to health care often starts with a simple piece of paper—or an electronic message—known as a “sick slip” or “kite.”

10 Things Jail Commanders Care About More Than You Think: What Health Care Staff Should Know
We previously posted what custody should know about medical. Here’s the other side. When you work in correctional health, it’s easy to focus on your own team’s goals—getting through sick

What Jail/Prison Medical and Mental Health Staff Need Custody to Understand – Top 10
Understanding the everyday details that help health professionals provide safe, ethical care behind the walls Correctional officers and custody staff are trained to maintain safety, order, and control. Medical and

NCCHC Releases New Jail Guidelines for Medical Treatment of SUD
NCCHC’s new resource, Jail Guidelines for the Medical Treatment of Substance Use Disorders 2025, provides the latest research and best practices for addressing the opioid crisis and ensuring that

CIT Training in Delaware
NCCHC is pleased to partner with the Delaware Department of Corrections to offer crisis intervention training. Leaders and officers recognize the difference this important training can make in supporting safety,