Latest Correctional Health Care News from NCCHC Resources
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
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