CCHP-MH_LT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
Access to Care - CORRECT ANSWER -The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and
eliminates any barriers to inmates receiving health services in a timely manner.
Responsible MH Authority - CORRECT ANSWER -The facility has a designated MH authority
responsible for MH care services.
Clinical Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER -Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for
clinical decisions regarding the serious MH needs of inmates.
Administrative Meetings and Reports - CORRECT ANSWER -Administrative meetings are held.
Staff meetings are held. Stats reports are generated monthly.
Policies and Procedures - CORRECT ANSWER -The facility has policies and procedures that
address each of the NCCHC standards.
Continuous Quality Improvement Program - CORRECT ANSWER -A CQI program monitors and
improves MH care delivered in the facility.
Emergency Response Plan - CORRECT ANSWER -MH staff are prepared to implement the MH
aspects of the facility's emergency response plan.
Communication on Patients' MH Needs - CORRECT ANSWER -Communication occurs betwen
nonclinical staff regarding inmates' significant MH needs that must be considered for
classification decisions.
,Privacy of Care - CORRECT ANSWER -Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are
conducted in private to encourage the patient's use of MH services.
Procedure in the Event of an Inmate Death - CORRECT ANSWER -Deaths are reviewed to
determine the appropriateness of MH care and to determine if changes to P&P are needed.
Grievance Mechanism for MH Complaints - CORRECT ANSWER -Addresses inmate's complaints
about MH services.
Infection Prevention and Control Program - CORRECT ANSWER -There is an effective program
that includes surveillance, prevention and control of communicable disease.
Patient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes
systems to prevent adverse and near-miss clinical events.
Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -MH staff work in a safe environment.
Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations - CORRECT ANSWER -The site has P&P regarding detection,
prevention and reduction of sexual abuse consistent with federal law.
Response to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER -Medical and psychological trauma of sexual
abuse is minimized as much as possible by prompt MH intervention.
Credentials - CORRECT ANSWER -MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with
their licensure.
Clinical Performance Enhancement - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluates the appropriateness of
services delivered by direct patient care staff.
, Training for Mental Health Staff - CORRECT ANSWER -All MHP's are appropriately oriented and
participate in annual continuing ed.
Mental Health Training for Correctional Officers - CORRECT ANSWER -The MH authority in
cooperation with the DOC guides the mental health related training of correctional officers.
Medication Administration Training - CORRECT ANSWER -Personnel who administer medication
are properly trained.
Inmate Workers - CORRECT ANSWER -Inmates do not provide mental health services.
Mental Health Staffing - CORRECT ANSWER -A sufficient number of staff provide inmates with
adequate treatment consistent with the standards.
Mental Health Liaison - CORRECT ANSWER -A trained "mental health liaison" coordinates MH
services when no mental health staff are available for 24 hours.
Mental Health Pharmaceutical Operations - CORRECT ANSWER -Pharmaceutical operations are
sufficient to meet the needs of the facility and conform to legal requirements.
Medication Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Medication services are clinically appropriate and
provided in a timely manner.
Clinical Space, Equipment, And Supplies - CORRECT ANSWER -Sufficient and suitable space,
supplies, and equipment are available for mental health services.
Diagnostic Services - CORRECT ANSWER -On-site diagnostic services are registered and
accredited.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
Access to Care - CORRECT ANSWER -The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and
eliminates any barriers to inmates receiving health services in a timely manner.
Responsible MH Authority - CORRECT ANSWER -The facility has a designated MH authority
responsible for MH care services.
Clinical Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER -Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for
clinical decisions regarding the serious MH needs of inmates.
Administrative Meetings and Reports - CORRECT ANSWER -Administrative meetings are held.
Staff meetings are held. Stats reports are generated monthly.
Policies and Procedures - CORRECT ANSWER -The facility has policies and procedures that
address each of the NCCHC standards.
Continuous Quality Improvement Program - CORRECT ANSWER -A CQI program monitors and
improves MH care delivered in the facility.
Emergency Response Plan - CORRECT ANSWER -MH staff are prepared to implement the MH
aspects of the facility's emergency response plan.
Communication on Patients' MH Needs - CORRECT ANSWER -Communication occurs betwen
nonclinical staff regarding inmates' significant MH needs that must be considered for
classification decisions.
,Privacy of Care - CORRECT ANSWER -Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are
conducted in private to encourage the patient's use of MH services.
Procedure in the Event of an Inmate Death - CORRECT ANSWER -Deaths are reviewed to
determine the appropriateness of MH care and to determine if changes to P&P are needed.
Grievance Mechanism for MH Complaints - CORRECT ANSWER -Addresses inmate's complaints
about MH services.
Infection Prevention and Control Program - CORRECT ANSWER -There is an effective program
that includes surveillance, prevention and control of communicable disease.
Patient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes
systems to prevent adverse and near-miss clinical events.
Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -MH staff work in a safe environment.
Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations - CORRECT ANSWER -The site has P&P regarding detection,
prevention and reduction of sexual abuse consistent with federal law.
Response to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER -Medical and psychological trauma of sexual
abuse is minimized as much as possible by prompt MH intervention.
Credentials - CORRECT ANSWER -MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with
their licensure.
Clinical Performance Enhancement - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluates the appropriateness of
services delivered by direct patient care staff.
, Training for Mental Health Staff - CORRECT ANSWER -All MHP's are appropriately oriented and
participate in annual continuing ed.
Mental Health Training for Correctional Officers - CORRECT ANSWER -The MH authority in
cooperation with the DOC guides the mental health related training of correctional officers.
Medication Administration Training - CORRECT ANSWER -Personnel who administer medication
are properly trained.
Inmate Workers - CORRECT ANSWER -Inmates do not provide mental health services.
Mental Health Staffing - CORRECT ANSWER -A sufficient number of staff provide inmates with
adequate treatment consistent with the standards.
Mental Health Liaison - CORRECT ANSWER -A trained "mental health liaison" coordinates MH
services when no mental health staff are available for 24 hours.
Mental Health Pharmaceutical Operations - CORRECT ANSWER -Pharmaceutical operations are
sufficient to meet the needs of the facility and conform to legal requirements.
Medication Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Medication services are clinically appropriate and
provided in a timely manner.
Clinical Space, Equipment, And Supplies - CORRECT ANSWER -Sufficient and suitable space,
supplies, and equipment are available for mental health services.
Diagnostic Services - CORRECT ANSWER -On-site diagnostic services are registered and
accredited.
