Prison healthcare

NaphCare Partner Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Awarded First in the Nation NCCHC Pinnacle Award

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
General Health, Other Health, Health, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Public policy, Government, National Commission on Correctional Health Care, Prison healthcare, HCSO, Corrections, NaphCare, Inc., National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), NAPHCARE, INC., NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE (NCCHC)

b'In partnership with NaphCare, Inc. , the Hillsborough County Sheriff\xe2\x80\x99s Office (HCSO) was awarded the inaugural Pinnacle Award by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for achieving three NCCHC accreditations, a demonstration of their commitment to quality correctional health care.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • b'In partnership with NaphCare, Inc. , the Hillsborough County Sheriff\xe2\x80\x99s Office (HCSO) was awarded the inaugural Pinnacle Award by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for achieving three NCCHC accreditations, a demonstration of their commitment to quality correctional health care.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005299/en/\nSheriff Chronister of the Hillsborough County Sheriff\'s Office accepts the NCCHC Pinnacle Award in partnership with NaphCare.
  • We are grateful for our partnership with NaphCare, whose medical staff helps make these services possible, and we are humbled by NCCHC recognizing our continued efforts.
  • NCCHC is supported by the major national organizations representing the fields of health, mental health, law, and corrections.

Corizon Partner In Essex County Awarded Accreditation From National Commission On Correctional Health Care

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
National Commission on Correctional Health Care, Prison healthcare, Corizon, Youth detention center, Criminal law, States of the United States, Law enforcement

b'NEWARK, N.J., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corizon Health today announced the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center (ECJDC) in Newark, New Jersey has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

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  • b'NEWARK, N.J., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corizon Health today announced the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center (ECJDC) in Newark, New Jersey has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
  • Accreditation recognizes the dedication to compliance with the most respected standards in correctional health care.\nThe ECJDC, including the facility\xe2\x80\x99s clinic operated by Corizon Health, underwent a rigorous survey in October 2020.
  • An experienced physician and other experts in juvenile health care surveyed the facility for compliance with standards on continuous quality improvement, patient safety, chronic disease management, personnel and training, medical and mental health care, health records, and legal issues.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAccreditation is a voluntary process, and we commend the ECJDC for successfully undertaking this challenge to provide quality health care for this population.

Swisslog Healthcare Supports Correctional Health Care Advancement Through Donation to National Commission on Correctional Health Care Foundation

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Technology, Hospitals, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Public policy, Government, Software, Practice Management, Other Health, General Health, Health, Data management, National Commission on Correctional Health Care, Prison healthcare

b"Swisslog Healthcare is pleased to announce today that they have made a gift to the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Foundation , making Swisslog Healthcare a Bronze Partner in the foundation\xe2\x80\x99s Partners in Correctional Health Annual Giving Society.

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  • b"Swisslog Healthcare is pleased to announce today that they have made a gift to the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Foundation , making Swisslog Healthcare a Bronze Partner in the foundation\xe2\x80\x99s Partners in Correctional Health Annual Giving Society.
  • The NCCHC Foundation's mission is to champion the correctional health care field and serve the public by supporting research, professional education, scholarships and patient reentry into the community.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are deeply grateful to Swisslog Healthcare for their partnership.
  • Swisslog Healthcare has installed facility-wide transport and pharmacy automation systems in more than 3,000 health care institutions worldwide.

Corizon Partner in Passaic County Earns NCCHC Reaccreditation With 100% Compliance

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Faulkner Act, National Commission on Correctional Health Care, Corizon, Prison healthcare, Paterson, New Jersey, Passaic, New Jersey, States of the United States, United States, Criminal law

PATERSON, N.J., Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corizon Health announced today the Passaic County Jail in Paterson, New Jersey has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) by demonstrating compliance with NCCHCs Standards for Health Services in Jails.

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  • PATERSON, N.J., Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corizon Health announced today the Passaic County Jail in Paterson, New Jersey has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) by demonstrating compliance with NCCHCs Standards for Health Services in Jails.
  • Accreditation recognizes the jails dedication to compliance with the most respected standards in correctional health care.
  • Hard work by both the Passaic County Jail leadership and Corizon Healths team of professionals to maintain consistently high standards of care have assured the County that the jail medical program meets these high standards.
  • "In achieving NCCHC accreditation, the Passaic County Jail has demonstrated its commitment to meeting constitutional requirements for health care delivery for incarcerated individuals, said National Commission CEO Deborah Ross, C.C.H.P.

Corizon Health Wins Renewal For Essex County Juvenile Detention Center

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Corizon, Williamson County, Tennessee, Prison healthcare, Newark, New Jersey, Youth detention center, Health care, Cities in the United States, Geography of New Jersey, Articles

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corizon Health announced today the company was recently awarded a renewal of the health services contract with the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center (ECJDC) in Newark.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corizon Health announced today the company was recently awarded a renewal of the health services contract with the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center (ECJDC) in Newark.
  • The new contract award was made following competitive bidding and extends a long and successful partnership with the ECJDC.
  • We look forward to continuing our partnership and collaboration with the County to provide quality health care at the ECJDC, said Bob Orrick, regional vice president of operations for Corizon.
  • The Corizon Health team at the ECJDC includes seasoned administrators and experienced correctional health care professionals led by regional management.

Centurion Health Clinical Operations Specialist Appointed To NCCHC Foundation Board Of Directors

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Prison healthcare, National Commission on Correctional Health Care

VIENNA, Va., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brenda Fields, Clinical Operations Specialist with Centurion Health, has been selected to the inaugural National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Foundation's Board of Directors.

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  • VIENNA, Va., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brenda Fields, Clinical Operations Specialist with Centurion Health, has been selected to the inaugural National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Foundation's Board of Directors.
  • "Centurion is thrilled with Brenda's appointment to the NCCHC Foundation's Board of Directors," said Centurion CEO Steven H. Wheeler.
  • "Centurion prides itself in the number of our staff who are recognized as experts and valued contributors in the field of correctional health care."
  • The board of directors is comprised of 10 correctional professionals and health experts from a variety of correctional health-focused professions.

Corizon Health Names Dr. Leonora Muhammad AVP of Patient Care Services

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Corizon, Williamson County, Tennessee, Prison healthcare, Healthcare industry, Economy of the United States

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corizon Health announced today that the company has promoted Leonora Muhammad, DNP, BSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, CCHP, to Associate Vice President of Patient Care Services.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corizon Health announced today that the company has promoted Leonora Muhammad, DNP, BSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, CCHP, to Associate Vice President of Patient Care Services.
  • She also led the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Department (QIPS), overseeing its work ensuring that Corizon exceeds expectations in safe, excellent, evidence-based healthcare services.
  • Corizon Health is a leading provider of correctional healthcare services in the United States, providing quality healthcare services to states and municipalities across the country for more than forty years.
  • Corizon offers comprehensive solutions for medical care, behavioral care, pharmaceutical and re-entry services.

Corizon Health Donation to Fund NCCHC Scholarships

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Penology, Corizon, Williamson County, Tennessee, National Commission on Correctional Health Care, Prison healthcare, Corrections, Criminal law, Criminology, Criminal justice

CHICAGO and BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NCCHC Foundation and Corizon Health announced today that Corizon has made a generous gift to the Foundation, making Corizon a Gold Partner in the foundations Partners in Correctional Health Annual Giving Society.

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  • CHICAGO and BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NCCHC Foundation and Corizon Health announced today that Corizon has made a generous gift to the Foundation, making Corizon a Gold Partner in the foundations Partners in Correctional Health Annual Giving Society.
  • The gift will establish a scholarship fund specifically for students attending historically black colleges and universities who are interested in the correctional health field and will fund their attendance at National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) conferences during 2021.
  • As one of the leaders in the field of providing patient care in correctional settings, Corizon Health is delighted to partner with the NCCHC Foundation to nurture the correctional health workforce by supporting continuing education, says Corizon CEO James Hyman.
  • As the philanthropic charitable arm of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, the NCCHC Foundation, founded in 2020, champions the correctional health care field and serves the public by supporting research, professional education, scholarships, and patient reentry into the community.

Atlantic County Justice Facility named R. Scott Chavez Facility of the Year

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
National Commission on Correctional Health Care, Prison healthcare

Leading the charge is John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC) in partnership with the Atlantic County Justice Facility (ACJF) as they strive to break the cycle of crime and addiction.

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  • Leading the charge is John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC) in partnership with the Atlantic County Justice Facility (ACJF) as they strive to break the cycle of crime and addiction.
  • The tireless efforts of these two organizations have been commended as the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) recently named the ACJF as the R. Scott Chavez Facility of the Year.
  • This prestigious award honors one facility among several hundred accredited by the commission for its outstanding quality, innovation and dedication.
  • All Roads Recovery (the community-based recovery arm of JBRC) also works in conjunction with Atlantic County jails post-incarceration.

Armor Health Invests in Correctional Healthcare's First-Ever Chief Infection Prevention Officer

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Penology, Prison healthcare, Corrections, Preventive healthcare, Academic disciplines, Articles, Health care

MIAMI, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Armor Health,a leading provider of correctional healthcare services providing quality care to state and local correctional facilities nationwide, has taken the unprecedented step of naming the industry's first Chief Infection Prevention Officer.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Armor Health,a leading provider of correctional healthcare services providing quality care to state and local correctional facilities nationwide, has taken the unprecedented step of naming the industry's first Chief Infection Prevention Officer.
  • "We are incredibly thrilled that an expert with the reputation and skills of Dr. Palraj has joined the top-tier medical professionals and clinicians that make up the Armor Health team" says Armor's Chief Medical Officer Jimmy Fernandez.
  • "The Chief Infection Prevention Officer role is another example of Armor's fervent commitment to bring true, quality integrated care into the correctional facilities we serve" says Fernandez.
  • Armor Health is a leading provider of correctional healthcare services providing quality care to state and local correctional facilities across the country for more than 16 years.