New National Commission on Correctional Health Care Partnership
By Lindsey Coulter
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), whose mission is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile confinement facilities, recently formed a partnership with Healthcare Construction + Operations’ sister publication, Correctional News. The not-for-profit NCCHC is supported by the major national organizations representing the fields of health, mental health, law and corrections.
Established in the 1970s, NCCHC remains the only national organization dedicated solely to improving correctional health care quality. The organization establishes rigorous standards for health services in correctional facilities and offers a voluntary accreditation program as well as certification for correctional health professionals and other learning opportunities.
The organization’s standards cover patient care and treatment, governance and administration, personnel and training, safety and disease prevention, special needs and services and medical-legal issues.
Through this new partnership Correctional News and NCCHC will work in conjunction to share valuable news and information, support industry networking opportunities and offer resources to all stakeholders. As correctional healthcare—as well as mental health and behavioral healthcare—becomes an increasing focus of correctional leaders, design and construction professionals, manufacturers and more, NCCHC thought leaders and members will also share their healthcare expertise with readers, advancing progress and understanding across the corrections and justice sector.
Watch for more announcements, opportunities and collaborative content from Correctional News and NCCHC throughout the year.