Psychiatric Times November 3, 2025
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Standards emphasize ethical, evidence-based, and person-centered psychiatric care, focusing on clinical accountability and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Mental health professionals have expanded roles in screening, evaluation, and clinical decision-making, ensuring timely access to appropriate care.
- Enhanced suicide prevention protocols require direct observation and follow-up by qualified mental health professionals for patients removed from suicide precautions.
- Modern, person-first language replaces outdated terminology, promoting dignity and recovery-oriented care in correctional mental health services.
- Trauma-informed care and workforce training are prioritized, with mandatory mental health orientation and ongoing education for staff in correctional environments.
The 2026 NCCHC Standards revolutionize mental health care in correctional facilities, emphasizing ethical practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient dignity.
The National Commission on Correctional Health...
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