Annette Chambers-Smith
Annette Chambers-Smith, director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, has been appointed chair of the Correctional Leaders Association’s Healthcare Committee.
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Zero-Touch Vital Monitoring
Cell-Guardian™ is a zero-touch monitoring system that continuously tracks inmate vital signs—heart rate, respiration and temperature—along with movement for fall detection.
Reetika Dhawan
Reetika Dhawan, CEO of Arizona Western College’s entrepreneurial division and vice president of Workforce & Healthcare Programs, has been appointed to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry’s (ADCRR) Director’s Advisory Committee.
National Commission on Correctional Health Care Releases Updated Guidelines for Jail-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) has released updated guidelines aimed at improving medical treatment for substance-use disorders in jails, incorporating the latest research and best practices to address the ongoing opioid crisis.
Deborah Shelton
Deborah Shelton, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Nursing Advisory Council.
Todd Ishee
Falcon Inc., a nationwide consulting and management firm in the justice, healthcare and safety sector, has named Todd Ishee as a senior expert.
Shannon Herklotz
Shannon Herklotz has been appointed executive chief of detention for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office in Tarrant County, Texas.
Texas County Seeks $60 Million for Hospital Upgrades to Support Inmate Care
Bexar County, Texas, officials have requested $60 million in state funding to renovate seven buildings within the San Antonio State Hospital complex.
Electronic Correctional Healthcare
CorrecTek’s electronic health services are designed to meet the unique challenges of correctional settings by using versatile interfaces and seamless data integration.
Study Shows NCCHC Accreditation Raises Healthcare Standards, Reduces Mortality, Recidivism
By Fay Harvey CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Groundbreaking findings were recently…