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The Role of Health Services Monitoring: Insights from an NCCHC Resources Lead Consultant

By Ashley Brinkman, PhD, LPC, CCHP In today’s ever-changing health care landscape, delivering top-notch, efficient health services in correctional facilities demands a sharp eye and a dedicated approach. As a lead consultant on a health services monitoring contract with NCCHC Resources, I have the exciting opportunity to help clients navigate the path to meaningful improvements—whether […]

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Health Care Delivery Starts with the Right RFP and Contract

When a public agency seeks health services, the cornerstone of a successful bid process is a well-constructed Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP not only outlines the agency’s desired services, needs, and expectations but also serves as the foundation for the contract, which formalizes the relationship between the agency and the vendor. Together, the RFP

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An Outside Perspective with Insider Knowledge

At the NCCHC National Conference in Las Vegas, NCCHC Resources hosted a reception for our consultants and board members. The room was filled with both new acquaintances and old friends. Conversations were buzzing with discussions on the most pressing issues facing correctional health care across the country. This gathering served as a powerful reminder of

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The Greatest Challenge in Correctional Health Care

In correctional health care, one issue looms large: staffing. When we posed the question, “What is the greatest challenge you face each day in correctional health care?” during the NCCHC National Conference in Las Vegas, attendees from roles across the field consistently highlighted staffing as their top challenge. Effective health care in correctional facilities relies

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NCCHC Resources Appoints New Director of Project Management Office

Denise Hinkle, CPA, has been named the new director of the NCCHC Resources Project Management Office. She is an inactive certified public accountant and multidisciplinary consultant with extensive experience in accounting, project management, business advisory, executive leadership, and business ownership. She has delivered global, domestic, and local projects, including process development and improvement, best practice

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Health Care, Custody, and Control

In the May/June issue of American Jails, NCCHC Resources Managing Director Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, discusses the vital importance of fostering strong collaboration between custody and medical staff within jails. The editorial points out that individuals often enter jails already in crisis, facing a myriad of health issues that require coordinated care. Effective interdisciplinary leadership

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NCCHC Resources Improves Patient Care in Spokane County

NCCHC Resources provides high quality consulting services to correctional health care professionals and leaders, working in tandem to strengthen operations and reduce gaps in care. We have the privilege of working with counties across the country to provide ongoing consultation aimed at continuously improving their health care operations. Our long-term clients are uniquely positioned to

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Enhancing Collaboration for Better Jail Health Care

Interdisciplinary Leadership in Jails Effective jail management is evolving beyond “care, custody, and control.” Today’s corrections professionals face the challenge of integrating custody with comprehensive medical and mental health care. The National Sheriffs’ Association conference highlighted the critical role jails play in the criminal justice system, emphasizing that inmates, employees, and volunteers are integral community

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Addressing the Challenges of MAT in Jails: Insights from Hudson County

In a detailed interview with Becky Scott, director of the Hudson County Correctional Center, in American Jails magazine, Claire Wolfe, MPH, MS, CCHP, and Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, ask Scott to discuss the significant challenges and strategies involved in implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder in jails. Since its introduction in 2016,

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Health Care Monitoring in Your Facility: Improve Care and Mitigate Liability

One of the most impactful services offered by NCCHC Resources is long-term monitoring of correctional health care services inside of jails and prisons. Operationally, it’s helpful to keep an eye on critical areas to ensure high-level care continues over time. Monitoring access to care, completing chart reviews, chronic care processes, suicide prevention protocols, and evaluating

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