September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. Learn how the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office designed an opt-out syphilis testing pilot program to screen all women processed into the Main Detention Center within 48 hours of their intake. https://lnkd.in/giZA6FZX
National Commission on Correctional Health Care
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, IL 5,141 followers
About us
NCCHC's mission is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile confinement facilities. With support from the major national organizations representing the fields of health, mental health, law, and corrections, NCCHC’s leadership in setting standards for health services is widely recognized. Building on that foundation, NCCHC offers a broad array of resources to help correctional health care systems provide efficient, high quality care. Major activities include an accreditation program, educational conferences and resources, publications, professional certification, and more.
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http://www.ncchc.org
External link for National Commission on Correctional Health Care
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- correctional health care
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Primary
1145 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614, US
Employees at National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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Barbara Storms Granner
Marketing & Communications Manager, National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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Kenya Key, Psy.D., CCHP-MH
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Advocate for Marginalized Populations I Making a Difference through Compassion, Mentorship, &…
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Mary Mac Kinnon
Business Development Strategist
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CDR Anita Manns DNP, RN,MBA, PMHNP-BC, ANP-C,CCHP
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Updates
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In Memorium: Ronald Shansky, MD, MPH, a pioneer in correctional health care, has passed away after a life dedicated to improving the medical care of incarcerated individuals. His journey began as a medical resident, where he encountered correctional health care at the Cook County jail, sparking a lifelong passion for public health and correctional medicine. https://lnkd.in/geXwqmMc
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By focusing on the right things, we can make a difference in preventing suicides in correctional facilities.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Incarcerated individuals face isolation, stress, and a higher prevalence of mental illness than the general population. All of these factors, among others, lead to a higher risk of suicide. This month, as we work to improve the quality of care provided in correctional facilities, we reflect on this issue and those who are impacted: patients, families, custody and health staff, and communities at large. Fortunately, we have the tools and knowledge to prevent such tragedies: - Adherence to the NCCHC Standards: Consistently adhere to the standards, ensuring that effective strategies are applied at all times. - Sound protocols: Implement and follow clear protocols for assessing and managing suicide risk so that every individual receives timely and appropriate intervention. - Training, education, & support: Ensure staff are trained in recognizing warning signs and effectively responding to mental health crises. Further, develop and maintain robust support systems for both patients and staff. - Evidence-based provision of mental health care: Access to quality mental heath care ensures that mental illness is proactively recognized and treated. - Interdisciplinary coordination: Both custody and health care staff must work together to maintain the safety of those in custody. With these efforts, we can ensure proper intervention occurs before a suicide attempt is made.
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A new NCCHC position statement encourages correctional systems to adopt comprehensive hepatitis C programs. https://lnkd.in/g95jA6Cv
Position Statement on Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C
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The latest issue of CorrectCare magazine is hot off the presses, including articles on prison doulas, dental care for medically complicated patients, an effective opt-out syphilis testing program, and more. https://lnkd.in/g8WKsEg7
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NCCHC has updated our position statement on Optimizing Insurance Coverage for Individuals Pre- and Postrelease to reflect changing legislation, opportunities, and CMS actions. Stay up to date! https://lnkd.in/gy2br5em
Optimizing Insurance Coverage for Individuals Pre- and Postrelease (2024)
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The latest in the NCCHC Foundation’s video series exploring correctional health care careers is focused on careers in correctional mental health. Please share widely! https://bit.ly/3XmSJOG
New Video Highlights Careers in Correctional Mental Health
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Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2025 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care The deadline is September 6 to participate in the 2025 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care, taking place April 5-8 in Louisville. Attend the conference at a discounted registration fee. Proposals are welcome on topics such as: medical, legal, ethical, nursing, administrative, mental health, quality, juvenile, substance use disorder, reentry and more. Presentations can be 30, 60, 75, or 90 minutes and include up to three speakers. Presenters can apply to present a session, a poster, or a roundtable. https://lnkd.in/eSrkb7au
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Join us in welcoming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Service Corps Deputy Medical Director Jamal Gwathney, MD, MPH, CCHP, to a three-year term on the NCCHC Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) Board of Trustees. Dr. Gwathney has been in correctional medicine for 12 years. https://lnkd.in/gb2-yHys
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Kirsty A. Clark, PhD, MPH, has won the 2023 annual Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science for the Journal of Correctional Health Care as the lead author for “Developing the “Oppression-to-Incarceration Cycle” of Black American and First Nations Australian Trans Women: Applying the Intersectionality Research for Transgender Health Justice Framework,” published in February 2023. This annual award recognizes outstanding research and published work of women and underrepresented minority scientists, physicians, and engineers. https://lnkd.in/gGQ3nuww
Rosalind Franklin Society Announces Outstanding Research Award for the Journal Of Correctional Health Care