Resources
http://www.aclu.org/reproductiverights/gen/pregnancycareinprison.html
A report from The American Civil Liberties Union lists the state-by-state pregnancy related policies. The report also includes suggested standards recommended by the American Public Health Association and National Commission of Correctional Health Care.
http://jcx.sagepub.com
The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to address correctional health care topics. The articles are released quarterly and include original research. Various authors also review other studies and discuss ethical trends, health disparities, and potential solutions to insufficient prison healthcare policies and services.
https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.html
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule website has the current privacy regulations for healthcare. The website also has FAQs, special topics, related news, training materials, page to file a complaint, and much more.
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/216152.pdf
An article sponsored by the U.S Justice Department National Institute of Justice discusses the importance of correctional facilities providing initial mental health screening. The article points out that screening activities are unreliable and inconsistent, leading to undetected mental illness. The article suggests screening tools for U.S. correctional facilities.
http://www.ncchc.org
Visit the National Commission of Correctional Health Care website to search any related topic. The group's focus is to improve correctional health care, and have their suggested regulations legally incorporated in jails and prisons. The site includes resources, publications, and up to date information on their progress.
