Challenges and Opportunities in Correctional Health Care Quality: A Descriptive Analysis of Compliance With NCCHC Standards
Publication: Journal of Correctional Health Care
Volume 22, Issue Number 4
Abstract
This descriptive analysis examines data collected as part of the accreditation program of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). Based on the NCCHC Standards for Health Services, the accreditation program uses external peer review to determine whether correctional institutions meet these standards in their provision of health services. Analysis of compliance patterns looked at four facility characteristics—total annual admission, capacity, average daily population, and average daily intake—for jails and prisons. Findings reveal differences between facilities that were compliant and those that were not compliant with specific standards. These findings can inform the development of tailored quality improvement programs.
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Journal of Correctional Health Care
Volume 22 • Issue Number 4 • October 2016
Pages: 280 - 289
PubMed: 27742853
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© The Author(s) 2016.
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Published in print: October 2016
Published online: 1 October 2016
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The authors disclosed no conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, or publication of this article. For information about JCHC’s disclosure policy, please see the Self-Study Program.
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The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: Mr. Phillips received funding for this work as a statistical consultant.
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