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THE MOST RESPECTED NAME IN CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE

WHAT'S INSIDE

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1About NCCHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Overview of Services . . . . . . . . . . . 3Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Professional Certifi cation . . . . . . . . . 8Education and Meetings . . . . . . . . .10Publications and Resources . . . . . . 12NCCHC Resources, Inc. . . . . . . . . .14

SERVICES&RESOURCES

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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS

Academy of Correctional Health Professionals

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

American Academy of Family Physicians

American Academy of PAs

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

American Bar Association

American College of Correctional Physicians

American College of Emergency Physicians

American College of Healthcare Executives

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

American College of Physicians

American College of Preventive Medicine

American Correctional Health Services Association

American Counseling Association

American Dental Association

American Health Information Management Association

American Jail Association

American Medical Association

American Nurses Association

American Osteopathic Association

American Pharmacists Association

American Psychiatric Association

American Psychological Association

American Public Health Association

American Society of Addiction Medicine

International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology

National Association of Counties

National Association of Social Workers

National Medical Association

National Partnership for Juvenile Services

National Sheriff s’ Association

Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine

Deborah Ross, CCHPInterim Chief Executive Offi cer

Ms. Ross brings a wealth of experience in health care association management to her interim CEO role at the National Commission, having worked in association management, meet-ings and education for 30 years. Before joining NCCHC in 1999, she held positions at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies and the Association of Behavioral Health Care Medicine. Throughout her career with NCCHC, she has developed strategic plans aimed at promoting growth and awareness within the correctional health care community. She has built relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders who share common interests. Through these eff orts, she has expanded educational programming and outreach, leading NCCHC to be recognized as the premier educational provider in the fi eld.

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Dear Colleague,

At the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, we have always known that partnerships are the key to success. For more than 40 years we have held steadfast to our mission by teaming up with like-minded allies to help us further our mutual goals.

We are pleased to share our story with you — the story of how we came to be and how our evolution has placed us at the forefront of the movement to improve health care for incarcerated people. This guide outlines the services and resources we off er and introduces you to the team of highly experienced professionals dedicated to the eff ort.

Your organization’s goals align with ours. Let’s talk about how we can work together.

Best regards,

Deborah Ross, CCHP

OUR INDEPENDENCE MATTERS

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care has no membership or dues. NCCHC does not require any affi liation to be considered for

accreditation, certifi cation or employment as a consultant or surveyor, or to serve on committees or the board of directors.

NCCHC staff and spouses are not allowed to accept gifts or consulting fees from those we accredit or certify. NCCHC is impartial, unbiased

and expert. And dedicated only to recognizing and fostering improvements to the fi eld of correctional health care.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile confi nement facilities.

NCCHC ORIGINS

NCCHC’s origins date to the early 1970s, when an American Medical Association study of jails found inadequate, disorganized health services and a lack of

national standards. In collaboration with other organizations, the AMA established a program that in 1983 became NCCHC, an independent,

not-for-profi t 501(c)(3) organization whose early mission was to evaluate and develop policy and programs for a fi eld clearly in need of assistance.

NCCHC TODAY

Today, NCCHC's leadership is widely recognized. To help correctional health care systems provide effi cient, high-quality care, we off er a broad array of services

and resources. We establish standards for health services in correctional facilities, operate a voluntary accreditation program for institutions that meet those standards,

produce resource publications, conduct educational conferences and off er certifi cation for correctional health professionals.

Please read more about these services in the pages that follow.

NCCHC is supported by the major national organizations representing the fi elds of health, mental health, law and corrections. Each supporting organization has named

a liaison to the NCCHC board of directors to create a robust, multidisciplinary governing structure that refl ects the complexities of correctional health care.

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Lt. Jim Martin, MPSA, CCHP (Ret.)Vice President of Program Development

Jim Martin looks to serve your correctional health care needs through program development. Lt. Martin earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master’s in public service administration. Before joining the National Commission in 2015, he spent nearly 23 years in law enforcement with a sheriff ’s offi ce in Indiana, earning the rank of lieutenant and becoming assistant jail commander. Lt. Martin is an expert on NCCHC accreditation and has spoken nationally on correctional health care and mental health topics, tactical communi-cations for health care workers and building better relationships between custody and health care.

Contact Jim to learn how NCCHC can best work with your facility, system or program to improve your health care services.

[email protected], (773) 880-1460, x-273

PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCEAmid shrinking budgets and growing chal-lenges in corrections, the nation’s correctional facilities are required to provide constitutionally acceptable care. NCCHC has the resources and programs you need to meet the challenge. Using the appropriate pathways to correctional and mental health care excellence, NCCHC strives to be a partner that provides you with the resources you need.

VALIDATION THROUGH ACCREDITATIONAccreditation provides public recognition that correctional facilities are meeting NCCHC’s na-tionally recognized standards for quality health care services. Accreditation reduces exposure to costly liability and recognizes the institution’s commitment to meeting quality goals and using best practices. (page 4)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONThe Certifi ed Correctional Health Profession-al program provides formal recognition for individuals who have engaged in a process of ongoing, focused and targeted professional development. (page 8)

EDUCATION AND MEETINGSNCCHC conferences are renowned for their exceptional programming, abundant networking and the best commercial exhibitions in this fi eld. NCCHC hosts the Spring Conference on Cor-rectional Health Care, the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference and the fl agship Nation-al Conference on Correctional Health Care, as well as webinars and other programs. (page 10)

STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONSNCCHC’s highly respected Standards serve as a framework to ensure that systems, policies and procedures are in keeping with nationally recog-nized best practices. NCCHC also publishes Cor-rectCare and the Journal of Correctional Health Care, the leading periodicals in the fi eld. (page 12)

NCCHC RESOURCES, INC.A nonprofi t organization, NCCHC Resources was created to manage the increasing demand for high quality technical assistance and consulting services for correctional health care clients. As jails, prisons and juvenile detention facilities strive to deliver constitutional health care, improve quality and reduce liability, NCCHC Resources can off er unique expertise from the world’s leaders in correc-tional health care. (page 14)

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Angela Bliss, CCHPAccreditation

Operations Specialist

Liz Piatek, CCHP

Accreditation Logistics Specialist

Dawn Tice, RN, CCHP-RN

AccreditationSpecialist

This three-person team forms the backbone of the NCCHC accreditation operation. Ms. Piatek has been with NCCHC since 1996 and handles front-end survey activities, scheduling survey teams for facility site visits. She also manages the recruitment and orientation of new surveyors. Ms. Bliss, whose tenure dates to 1998, coordinates all postsurvey work, including review of any necessary cor-rective action by the facility. The newest member of the team, Ms. Tice, joined in 2019. A key function of her role is to assist facilities seeking fi rst-time or continued accreditation, as well as the depart-ment overall. All three support the NCCHC Accreditation and Standards Committee.

BENEFITS OF NCCHC ACCREDITATION• Validates with objective criteria the areas in

which the health care facility is doing well and areas for improvement

• Promotes and documents an effi cient, well-managed system of health care delivery with feedback from knowledgeable correc-tional health professionals

• Protects the institution by minimizing the occurrence of adverse events, thus avoiding health-care-related lawsuits and grievances and often reducing liability premiums

• Educates and trains staff on NCCHC stan-dards, with the benefi t of introducing new effi ciencies and uniform practices

• Recognizes staff contributions and excellence, improves morale and aids recruiting

• Helps obtain community support and pro-vides justifi cation for budget requests

• Protects the health of the public, staff and inmates by assuring that those incarcerated and released receive adequate and appropri-ate health care

WHAT SETS US APART?• The survey team always includes at least one

physician

• Survey teams are customized to the facility’s programs (e.g., mental health surveyors for extensive mental health programs, dentist surveyors for facilities with on-site dental care)

• We can survey one facility at a time or the entire system in the span of a week, depend-ing on client needs

• NCCHC accreditation staff have worked in corrections – we understand how to imple-ment standards because we’ve used them and can off er pre- and post-survey support

• Plus: We present free webinars for facility staff on how to prepare for NCCHC accred-itation, and for states that are bringing on numerous facilities, we off er on-site, in-depth standards training for staff

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NCCHC ACCREDITATION

For more than 40 years, NCCHC has set the standards for quality constitutional care and awarded accreditation to facilities across the United States that demonstrate their commitment to those standards.

Accreditation from NCCHC validates a correctional facility’s commitment to quality care and quality improvement in its clinical, administrative and legal obligations.

NCCHC is the fi rst and only accrediting body dedicated exclusively to health care in the nation’s jails, prisons and juvenile facilities, and its accreditation program is the only one operated by correctional health care experts.

Accreditation is an external peer review in which NCCHC, an independent nonprofi t organization, recognizes correctional facilities that meet its nationally recognized standards, which are widely recognized as the benchmark for quality correctional health care services and the most rigorous standards available. (Learn more about the Standards on page 12.)

NCCHC offers fi ve types of accreditation:

1 Health Services in Jails

2 Health Services in Prisons

3 Health Services in Juvenile Confi nement Facilities

4 Mental Health Services in Correctional Facilities

5 Opioid Treatment Programs in Correctional Facilities

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A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO NCCHC ACCREDITATION

STEP 1 PREPARE FOR ACCREDITATION• Become familiar with the NCCHC standards

that pertain to your setting or program

• Assess your facility’s compliance with the standards

• Ask for help if you need it

STEP 2 COMPLETE THE APPLICATION• Provide basic information so we can establish

your facility’s online accreditation portal, which is how we gather and share information

• Complete the full application once the portal is assigned

• The application must be authorized by the person who is legally responsible for the facility

• Application is good for 1 year

STEP 3 COMPLETE THE SELF-SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE• This information helps both NCCHC staff

and your facility prepare for the on-site survey

• NCCHC staff members are available to an-swer questions as you prepare the SSQ

• Use the “Suggested Preparation & Planning for Accreditation Site Visits” tip sheet

STEP 4 SCHEDULE THE SURVEY• The survey will be scheduled only when you

feel you are ready

• Mutually agreed-upon dates will be set

• Surveys typically take two to three days, depending on facility size and any special considerations

• A team of correctional health experts will be assigned to your facility

STEP 5 THE ON-SITE SURVEY• Structured to be a professional learning expe-

rience for the staff

• Opportunity for collaboration between health staff , corrections staff and NCCHC

• Survey process involves these elements:

– An entrance conference

– Review of health records

– Review of other documents, including policies and procedures

– Facility tour

– Structured interviews with health staff , ad-ministrators, custody staff , other personnel and inmates

– An exit conference to provide preliminary feedback and answer questions

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NCCHC SURVEYORSNCCHC survey teams are made up of experienced physicians, nurses, health services admin-istrators and other health professionals who understand corrections and combine that knowl-edge with their professional expertise. These specially trained surveyors measure a facility’s compliance with NCCHC standards. They review patient health records as well as policies and procedures; interview health staff , correctional officers and inmates; and tour the facility. Finally, they conduct an exit conference to discuss their preliminary findings.

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AFTER THE SURVEY• Report is submitted to NCCHC by lead surveyor then fi nalized and

given to the accreditation committee for review

• Decision is made after the accreditation committee carefully evalu-ates the fi ndings for compliance with the standards

• A comprehensive survey report is sent to the legally responsible offi cial and health services administrator within two weeks of the committee meeting

• Decision will be one of the following: accredited, accredited upon verifi cation, deferral or denial

• If necessary, facilities have the opportunity to provide corrective action for the standards that are found to be out of compliance

ONGOING ACCREDITATION• Each year you will submit an Annual Maintenance Report with up-

dates on relevant information

• Additional on-site visits will occur about every three years

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certifi cation through NCCHC’s Certifi ed Correctional Health Professional program signifi es one’s leadership, commitment and expertise. Certifi cation recognizes the mastery of national standards and the knowledge expected of leaders in this complex, specialized fi eld. The CCHP credential is a symbol of achievement and is highly valued not only by participants but also by employers.

Basic certifi cation is available for all professionals working in correctional health, including adminis-trative and support staff . It is a stepping-stone (and an eligibility requirement) toward advanced and specialty certifi cations.

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO CCHP CERTIFICATION

CANDIDATE ACTION NCCHC ACTION

• Submit initial application (online form and fee)

• Confi rm receipt and give instructions to complete application

• Send handbook and publication information

• Complete application (resume and license)

• Confi rm candidacy

• Submit registration to take the exam (test center or NCCHC site)

• Confi rm exam registration

• Send exam admission notice 2 weeks before exam

• Study for and take the exam • Send exam results within 2 weeks

RECERTIFICATIONCertifi cation is valid for one year. All CCHPs must apply for continuing certifi cation annually. Once recertifi ed, a new certifi cate is sent.

Continuing certifi cation requires participation in 18 hours of continuing education per year, at least six of which are specifi c to correctional health care. Documentation of these activities need not be submitted, but we highly recommend that you maintain documentation of your continuing educa-tion activities.

Matissa Sammons, MA, CCHPVice President of Certifi cationMatissa Sammons has been with NCCHC since 2005. She oversees all activities associated with the CCHP program and serves as liaison to the CCHP board of trustees. Ms. Sammons earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in industrial/organizational psychology. Before joining the National Commission, she held positions in psychi-atric social services and industrial/organizational psychology. She also has expertise in psychometric testing.

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WHY IS CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT?

More than

90% of respondents to a

survey about the CCHP program said they

pursued certifi cation because it:

“The CCHP credential indicates to my colleagues, managers and patients a commitment to obtaining knowledge and providing a higher level of care.”

• Provides personal satisfaction

• Enhances feelings of personal accomplishment

• Provides evidence of professional commitment

• Enhances professional credibility

• Indicates professional growth

• Validates specialized knowledge

• Enhances personal confi dence in professional abilities

• Indicates mastery of professional standards

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONCorrectional health professionals face unique challenges. They must provide eff ective, effi cient care to a high-acuity population while facing strict security regulations, crowded facilities and myriad legal and public health concerns. Specialty certifi cation provides validation of a commitment to maintain the knowledge necessary to provide care to incarcerated patients. Specialty exams measure mastery of the standards, with focus on the roles and responsibilities germane to the discipline.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATIONThe CCHP-Advanced program recognizes CCHPs who have demonstrated excellence, commitment and contribution to the fi eld of correctional health care and their own discipline or profession. Advanced certifi cation requires at least three years of participation in the certifi cation program and demonstration of extensive experience in and knowledge of correctional health services delivery.

CCHP-MH

CCPH–Mental Health CCHP–Physician

CCHP-RN

CCHP–Registered Nurse

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EDUCATION AND MEETINGS

Knowledge is the foundation of competence in professional practice. That’s why educating correc-tional health professionals is a key strategy in fulfi lling the NCCHC mission. Professional education also helps with career advancement, satisfaction and staff retention. Our programming is driven by rigorous ongoing needs assessment of professionals augmented by input from a committee of experts in a diverse disciplines.

ADVANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFrom its inception, NCCHC has emphasized the importance of professional development and staff training, with a strong focus on best practices.

NCCHC conferences are renowned for their exceptional educational programs, abundant network-ing and the best commercial exhibitions in this fi eld.

Since its debut in 1977, the National Conference on Correctional Health Care has been the must-attend event of the year.

Similar in format but smaller in scale, NCCHC’s Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care presents a content-rich program and cutting-edge topics delivered over four days.

Each summer, the two-day Correctional Mental Health Care Conference convenes practitioners and administrators seeking to improve mental health and substance abuse services.

Throughout the year, a robust lineup of webinars covers topics of high importance and interest, such as standards training, segregation, suicide prevention, substance use treatment and much more.

NCCHC and our consulting arm, NCCHC Resources, Inc., also off er training at client sites. One of the most valued options is a full-day standards seminar for personnel followed by on-site administra-tion of the CCHP exam the next day (see the back cover).

CONTINUING EDUCATIONNCCHC provides continuing education credit — approximately 100 hours each year — for phy-sicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists and social workers, as well as general credit for CCHPs and professionals in other disciplines. Credit is provided primarily through NCCHC’s annual conferences and educational webinars. Through these eff orts, we assist and advance thousands of individuals as well as the systems in which they work and the patients for whom they care.

Toyin Alaka, BSDirector of MeetingsToyin Alaka has been with NCCHC since 2015 and oversees all activ-ities associated with NCCHC conferences and meetings. Ms. Alaka earned her bachelor’s degree in management. Before joining the Nation-al Commission, she spent 12 years as a meetings coordinator with the American Bar Association, where she managed 10 committee meetings per year with attendance ranging from 250 to 1,000 people.

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WHO DO ATTENDEES REPRESENT?

40%Jails

13% State DOC/Agencies

9% Private Corporations

21%Prisons

Other

6% Federal Agencies

5% Juvenile Confinement Facilities

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20%Physicians/Physician

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14% Administrators

10% Psychiatrists/Psychologists

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THE EXPANDING CORRECTIONAL HEALTH MARKETMore than $13 billion is spent annually on government-mandated health care to 2 million-plus incarcer-ated individuals. The broad spectrum of services provided ranges from treatment for infectious disease (e.g., hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis) to management of chronic illnesses (e.g., asthma, diabetes, hyperten-sion) to general health care. Dental care, mental health care, substance abuse treatment and health ed-ucation also contribute to growing health care budgets each year. At the state level, correctional health care costs have been rising by 10% annually and now account for 10% of all corrections expenditures.

CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES

The professionals who attend NCCHC conferences are the leaders and hands-on practitioners in the fi eld. For conference sponsors and exhibitors, these events provide an unparalleled opportunity to help these professionals provide high-quality care.

Each year, conference surveys show that attendees place a high value on the time they spend in the exhibit hall. They seek ways to improve health services in their facilities, and they want to forge solid relationships with the companies they select.

With such enthusiastic interest in products and services geared toward the correctional health fi eld, NCCHC conferences are the ideal venue for companies to build relationships with these important contacts.

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PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES

Jaime Shimkus, BA, CCHP Vice President of CommunicationsMs. Jaime Shimkus has been with NCCHC since 2001. She oversees all activities associated with NCCHC communications and publications, and serves as a liaison to the NCCHC education committee. Ms. Shimkus has 28 years of communications experience, writing and editing professional magazines, journals, books, technical reports, website content and mar-keting materials, primarily addressing health care topics. Before joining the National Commission, she was an editor for the American Hospital Association. Ms. Shimkus has a bachelor’s degree in communication.

THE NCCHC STANDARDS: A FRAMEWORK FOR QUALITYWhen it comes to delivering quality care in correctional settings, the NCCHC Standards provide the framework to ensure that systems, policies and procedures are in place to produce the best outcomes in the most cost-effi cient and eff ective manner.

Developed by leading experts in the fi elds of health, mental health, law and corrections, the Standards are our recommendations for managing the delivery of health services. These authoritative manuals have guided the fi eld toward continual improvement of care for the incarcerated, strengthening organizational eff ectiveness and reducing the risk of adverse legal judg-ments. The Standards are also the foundation of NCCHC’s accreditation program.

All fi ve editions — for jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, mental health services and opioid treatment programs — have a strong focus on quality and outcomes and off er fl exibility in how to achieve results.

www.ncchc.org/standards

CORRECTCARE®As the offi cial voice of the preeminent organization in correctional health care, CorrectCare is the most trusted and valuable magazine in this unique fi eld.

It features news, articles and commentary on timely and important topics of interest to correctional health professionals. Wide-ranging coverage addresses clinical and administrative practices for health services delivery, medical up-dates, governmental and other agencies that infl uence correctional facilities, law and ethics, professional development and much more. Each issue also shares news from NCCHC and its supporting organizations.

Published quarterly, CorrectCare has a controlled circulation of 15,000, including key personnel at correctional facilities, CCHPs, members of the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals and other qualifi ed professionals. It is also posted online at www.ncchc.org/correctcare.

To subscribe, please create or update your NCCHC account at myNCCHC.org.

The fi rst of their kind

when they were introduced in 1976, the NCCHC Standards

are continually updated to refl ect the latest evidence and best practices in

meeting professional, legal and ethical requirements in delivering

correctional health care services.

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JOURNAL OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CAREThe Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientifi c journal to address correctional health care topics.

Indexed in the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed database, JCHC features original research, case stud-ies, best practices, literature reviews

and more to keep correctional health care profession-als informed of important trends and developments. Topics include clinical care, health services and support, personnel and staffi ng, ethical issues, medical records, quality improvement, risk management and medical-legal issues.

JCHC is published by Sage Publications, a well-regarded international publisher of works for the scholarly, educational and professional markets. This alliance benefi ts researchers and practitioners through expanded access to the best available research in this growing fi eld.

Visit the archive at journals.sagepub.com/home/jcx.

EXECUTIVE CONNECTIONThis semiannual newsletter provides topline news and information geared toward leadership at the nation’s correctional facilities and correctional health services companies.

NCCHC CONNECTHosted by the National Commission, this online com-munity brings together correctional health profession-als from across the United States and beyond. NCCHC Connect is a great medium for seeking the advice of your peers, sharing ideas and resources, engaging in ongoing conversations and staying connected.

Groups centered on special interests on moderated by volunteers and encompass specialties and topics such as nurses, physicians, young professionals, quality im-provement, suicide prevention, mental health, juvenile facilities and more. Join the conversation!

Visit connect.ncchc.org and send a request to join.

POSITIONSTATEMENTSThe National Commission’s position statements serve to augment the Standards or express NCCHC’s expert opinion on important issues that are not addressed in the Standards. These position statements assist correctional facilities in designing policies and procedures. Topics address medical, technical, ethical and managerial issues such as managing chronic pain, restraint of pregnant inmates, transgender health care, violence prevention, medical autonomy and much more.

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Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-PChief Health Offi cer, NCCHCManaging Director, NCCHC ResourcesDr. Gibson has been with NCCHC since 2012. He now serves in a dual role, with a primary focus being NCCHC Resources, Inc., a nonprofi t consulting subsidiary of the National Commission. As managing director, Dr. Gibson deploys teams of correctional health experts to solve the complex health care challenges of an expanding client base of jails and prisons.

In addition, as NCCHC’s physician executive, Dr. Gibson is deeply en-gaged in defi ning its overall strategy and direction. He promotes quality correctional health care by working closely with thought leaders, clini-

cians and elected offi cials to facilitate education, training and technical assistance as they develop solutions for providing quality health care to incarcerated persons.

Previously, Dr. Gibson worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, serving as clinical director for the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, with a population of over 1,100 complex clinical patients.

ABOUT NCCHC RESOURCES, INC.A nonprofi t organization, NCCHC Resources works to strengthen NCCHC’s mission: to improve the quality of health care in prisons, jails and juvenile detention and confi nement facilities. NCCHC Resources was created to manage the increasing demand for correctional health care technical assistance and other consulting work.

As jails, prisons and juvenile detention facilities strive to deliver constitutional health care, improve quality and reduce liability, NCCHC Resources can off er unique expertise. With our roots in the National Commission – the nation’s leader in setting standards for correctional health services – we off er unparalleled breadth, depth, experience and perspective.

Services include the following:

• Health system assessments

• Performance improvement

• Subject matter expertise

• Preparation for accreditation

• Preparation for certifi cation

• Education and training

• Technical assistance

• RFP development

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OUR WORKWhatever the scope of your project, the range of your needs, the size of your facility or the scale of your resources, we are here to help you achieve an effi cient, well-managed health care delivery sys-tem. We will put together a team of experts – clinicians, educators, administrators or other thought leaders – to address any project or challenge.

Our clients represent a broad spectrum of correctional health care systems. Below is a sampling of projects we have undertaken.

• Independent monitoring of a health services contractor’s compliance with a jail contract, with ongoing, multifaceted oversight, analysis and support

• Comprehensive review of health care services with targeted recommendations for improvement

• Assessment of a large jail system’s readiness for an accreditation survey, including on-site assess-ments at the system’s many sites and crucial feedback

• Development of large and complex RFPs for health services

• Evaluation of suicide prevention eff orts at a county jail, with examination of all pertinent aspects of security and health care as well as facility design, with detailed recommendations

• Interactive training for jail staff on opioid use disorder and medication-assisted treatment

• Focused analysis of nonemergency health care services at a high-security prison

• On-site standards training and certifi cation examination

For case studies, please visit www.ncchc.org/NCCHC-Resources.

VALUE-ADDED SERVICESWhile many consultants served this fi eld before NCCHC Resource's founding and claimed some experience with the NCCHC standards, there was no quality control, consistency or oversight in how the standards were applied. Furthermore, many clients were given critical advice that does not align with national standards. It was the opinion of one expert. Clients faced unexpected risks as they worked to implement recommendations of well-meaning but independent consultants.

Reduction of these risks and our provision of high quality expert consultation is the foun-dation of NCCHC Resource's exceptional value.

STANDARDS REVIEW + CCHP EXAM + YOUR LOCATION = CONVENIENCE & EXPERTISE

For the best training and CCHP exam preparation, turn to the organization that “wrote the book” on correctional health care!

Let NCCHC bring the full-day Standards review and Certifi ed Correctional Health Professional exam to your facility. Your employees will benefi t from the same in-depth review off ered at NCCHC conferences and an opportunity to take the exam without having to travel.

CCHP is the premier professional certifi cation to recognize the unique skills and knowl-edge required to be a correctional health professional. CCHPs have demonstrated mastery of the NCCHC standards and a comprehensive understanding of this specialized fi eld.

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCEThe intensive Standards review is taught by NCCHC experts. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and discuss specifi c challenges to create a truly collaborative learning experience.

The training includes a copy of the relevant Standards book ( jails, prisons or juvenile facilities) sent to each participant in advance for self-study, a full day of on-site training and administration of the CCHP exam.

To learn more, please contact Matissa Sammons, MA, CCHP, vice president of certifi cation, at [email protected].

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