Latest Correctional Health Care News from NCCHC Resources
Navigating the Challenges of Correctional Nursing: A Closer Look at the Top 5 Hurdles
Nurses are the unsung heroes of correctional health care, and it’s been a tough few years in the profession. We sat down with Nancy Booth, MSN, RN, CCHP-RN, a lead
Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jail: Challenges and Opportunities
by Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP While visiting dozens of jails over the past few years, it is consistently clear to me that medical, mental health, and custody professionals are
Your Role in Stopping Human Trafficking
By Richard Forbus, CCHP Human trafficking is estimated to be one of the most prevalent crimes in the world, with some estimates placing it third behind the drug trade and
Leveraging Technology in Correctional Health Care
By Richard Forbus, CCHP It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns began. Since then, COVID continues to have a significant impact on
The Critical Nature of Med Pass
In this article recently published in American Jails magazine, NCCHC Resources Consultant Nancy Booth, MSN, RN, CCHP-RN, explains the importance of the medication pass, the collaboration needed between officers and nurses,