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Landmark Study Confirms: NCCHC Accreditation Saves Lives and Improves Health Outcomes in Jails A groundbreaking Harvard study has revealed the profound impact of NCCHC accreditation on jail health care. Researchers found significant improvements in compliance with health care standards, a 93% reduction in mortality rates, and a 64% decrease in recidivism within three months. This translates to lives saved and safer communities. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gnK3wBRC #NCCHC #JailHealthCare #PublicHealth #Accreditation

Assessment and Treatment of Clinical Care Needs presented by Virginia Barber Rioja, PhD -- January 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific | 4 Hours | 4 CEs -- Suicide is the leading cause of death in jails around the country, and drug overdoses have significantly increased in correctional institutions. It is no surprise that many jails and prisons in the country are under some sort of civil litigation. Adequate mental health interventions are essential to prevent suicide and violence, mitigate stress, and overall increase the chances of rehabilitation and recovery. This training will provide an overview of best practices in core areas of mental health practice, including booking, screening, and assessment; treatment interventions/levels of care; suicide prevention; death/sentinel event reviews; overdose prevention; and assessment of people in restrictive housing. -- Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02_l9cj0

While this article is two years old, the problem it addresses cannot be talked about enough. We have reduced mental health treatment opportunities, especially inpatient treatment for the most acute mental illness, by significant numbers. Due to this, fewer of our neighbors and loved ones are able to access mental health care for what ails them. This often leads to higher rates of interaction with law enforcement and incarceration. Hospitals and behavioral health treatment centers are the places to help people experiencing mental illness, not jails and prisons. In fact, jails and prisons often make the problem worse. Efforts continue to be made to reduce incarceration and punishment for those experiencing mental health issues but instituting programs and facilities that can help did not occur before these efforts so instead of jails or prisons, people end up on the street. We can and must do better. We need to reexamine why we abandoned robust hospital facilities for those with mental illness and what it looks like to rebuild those systems in ways hat meet modern best practices.

Addressing healthcare disparities for First Nations people in Australian prisons is a pressing issue. Despite constituting only 3.2% of the general population, First Nations people account for 32% of the incarcerated population. Associate Professor Sophia Couzos, QAIHC's Public Health Medical Director, highlights the importance of culturally safe healthcare and community involvement in her recommendations. These measures are critical for reducing incarceration rates and promoting better health outcomes. Read more: Full story at Croakey: https://buff.ly/3V1Io8m #QAIHC #Aboriginal #AboriginalHealth #TorresStraitIslander #TorresStraitIslanderHealth #Health #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth #CloseTheGap

Reentry into the community can be an extraordinarily difficult process for the over 1 million adults incarcerated in U.S. prisons. These individuals face substantial barriers and strained social and familial relationships when returning to life outside of jail or prison that contribute to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Notably, people with substance use disorders are particularly vulnerable following release, with several studies showing drug overdose to be the leading cause of death after release from prison. Yale researchers Katherine Hill, MPH, and Benjamin Howell, MD, MPH, MHS, collaborated with Peter Bodurtha, MPP, and Tyler Winkelman, MD, MSc, with the Health, Homelessness, and Criminal Justice Lab at Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute to investigate the mortality risk among individuals recently released from Minnesota jails and prisons. The study identified people released from prison or jail, reviewed their causes of death, and compared results to the wider Minnesota population. Substance use was the main driver of high death rates for people who were recently incarcerated. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eutMx7v4. Hennepin Healthcare Yale School of Medicine

At last week's launch, CCJ’s Women’s Justice Commission released a report - Women's Justice: A Preliminary Assessment of Women in the Criminal Justice System - examining women’s pathways into the justice system and the unique challenges they face. It was produced by CCJ Senior Policy Specialist Liza Bayless, Policy Specialist Cameryn Farrow, and Policy Director Stephanie C. Kennedy, PhD, MSW. Some key findings from the report include: ? The incarceration rate for women in U.S. prisons and jails has?trended upward?over the past several decades. In 2022, there were about 181,000 incarcerated women. More than half were in local jails, 43% were in state prisons, and 6% were in federal prisons. ? Nine out of 10 justice-involved women have experienced childhood abuse or trauma, while 7 in 10 incarcerated women report experiencing violent victimization by an intimate partner. Two-thirds of women in prison were diagnosed with a mental health disorder, compared to ~1/3 of men. ? Women have?specific health-related needs?that prisons and jails struggle to meet. Challenges range from insufficient menstruation supplies to pregnancy and menopausal care and treatment of women’s higher reported rates of mental/physical health conditions and substance use disorders. ? More than half of women in prisons are parents to minor children, and estimates suggest that at least 3/4 of women in jails are mothers. Mothers were more than twice as likely as fathers to be the sole or primary caretakers of their children prior to entering jail or prison. Learn more from the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gzxZ_FuD

Addressing healthcare disparities for First Nations people in Australian prisons is a pressing issue. Despite constituting only 3.2% of the general population, First Nations people account for 32% of the incarcerated population. Associate Professor Sophia Couzos, QAIHC's Public Health Medical Director, highlights the importance of culturally safe healthcare and community involvement in her recommendations. These measures are critical for reducing incarceration rates and promoting better health outcomes. Read more: Full story at Croakey: https://buff.ly/3V1Io8m #QAIHC #Aboriginal #AboriginalHealth #TorresStraitIslander #TorresStraitIslanderHealth #Health #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth #CloseTheGap

Recent reports from Michigan and Alabama highlight a concerning trend: proprietary correctional healthcare vendors leaving states with unpaid bills to local providers and first responders.Key takeaways: ? Michigan DOC suing vendors for $35M in unpaid bills ? Alabama facing similar issues with tens of thousands in unpaid invoices ? Cost-saving promises by vendors not materializing ? Jurisdictions still liable in lawsuits despite vendor contracts ? Unpaid bills leading to increased rates and refusals from local providersIn brighter news: ? Medicaid expansion linked to better health outcomes for formerly incarcerated ? Oklahoma receives funding to improve re-entry for Medicaid-eligible individualsResearch highlights: ? Yale study: Jails show higher rates of uncontrolled cardiovascular disease risk ? Boston University: Elevated suicide risk in formerly incarcerated, especially ages 18-29 Stay informed! Sign up for the COCHS newsletter: https://cochs.org/ #CorrectionalHealthcare #Medicaid #PublicHealth #CriminalJusticeReform Daniel Mistak

This week, along with five other human rights organizations, we petitioned the High Court, urging the Israel Prison Service and Ministry of Health to follow standard medical procedures to control the scabies outbreak in prisons. Reports indicate that hundreds of incarcerated individuals have been infected in recent months. - Since October 2023, the IPS has imposed severe restrictions on its Palestinian population. Incarcerated Palestinians are limited to one item of clothing, prohibited from purchasing hygiene products, have restricted access to showers, and are deprived of laundry facilities. Additionally, suspending family visits has eliminated the option of receiving clean clothes and linens from visitors. - Access to prison medical clinics is blocked, and requests for medical care are often ignored. Additionally, physicians are not conducting rounds to examine incarcerated individuals and are neglecting the regular monitoring that was previously part of established procedures. The surge in the Israeli prisons’ security wings' population—from 16,353 on October 6, 2023, to over 21,000 by June 2024—has contributed to the spread of the infestation. - Moreover, deteriorating incarceration conditions and disruptions in hygiene practices have obstructed efforts to manage the outbreak, resulting in profound suffering for hundreds of incarcerated individuals and a severe infringement of their health rights. - The IPS must take immediate action to treat all infected individuals and those in close contact with them. This includes providing clean clothing and bedding, disinfecting cells and personal belongings, separating infected individuals from the general population, ensuring access to frequent showers, making hygiene products available, and allowing regular washing and disinfection of clothing.