NCCHC Standards and Accreditation at the National Conference

Greetings!   Join us at the National Conference in Chicago Nov. 4 - 8 and learn more about NCCHC Standards -- including a preview of the 2018 Standards for jails and prisons -- and the accreditation program! Visit Booth 701, talk to staff and surveyors and find out how accreditation and the standards help to ensure high-quality health care and save your facility time and money.

Preconference Seminars

Saturday, Nov. 4 9 am – 5 pm P-01 An In-Depth Preview of NCCHC’s 2018 Standards for Jails and Prisons P-02 An In-Depth Review of NCCHC’s 2015 Mental Health Standards P-03 An In-Depth Review of NCCHC's 2015 Juvenile Standards

Sunday, Nov. 5 9 am – 12:30 pm P-06 Opioid Treatment Programs in Corrections: The Why, the What and the How Preconference seminars require separate registration.

Opening Ceremony

Be sure to attend the Opening Ceremony, when select accredited facilities will be honored for their excellence. Join us in congratulating this year’s winners of the R. Scott Chavez Facility of the Year and the Program of the Year awards! Monday, Nov. 6, 8 am, Grand Ballroom

More on NCCHC accreditation

452 Let’s Get Organized Using NCCHC Standards Tuesday, November 7, 1:30 pm – 3 pm Tracey Titus, RN, CCHP-RN, Vice President of Accreditation, NCCHC NCCHC's Standards for Health Services provide a framework for the structure of a correctional health care program. Compliance with the standards can lead to a more organized, efficient system. Daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks must be scheduled, various trainings must be completed and documents must be created and reviewed. Where do administrators begin? This class will examine the standards’ requirements and provide guidance for the organization of the system.

502 Accreditation and Certification: Recognition for Correctional Health Care Excellence Wednesday, November 8, 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Tracey Titus, RN, CCHP-RN, Vice President of Accreditation, and Matissa Sammons, MA, CCHP, Vice President of Certification, NCCHC NCCHC's accreditation and certification programs are based on NCCHC's Standards, nationally recognized as the benchmark for establishing and measuring a correctional health services system. Having a well-managed, organized health care system and knowledgeable staff empowers your facility to operate at its fullest potential. Attendees will gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between accreditation and certification and why these programs are so important to the field.

Register for the National Conference

Stop by Booth 701! See you in Chicago!

For more information on the National Conference, check out the  preliminary program  and  conference webpage .