The National Commission on Correctional Health Care publishes the leading standards for health services in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities, including mental health and opioid treatment standards, and accredits facilities that demonstrate care that is constitutionally appropriate and based on nationally recognized standards. It also certifies correctional health professionals (CCHP).
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