CCHP-MH QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

CCHP-MH 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 - X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2




Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are conducted in private to encourage the patien
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t's use of MH services.
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Procedure in the Event of an Inmate Death - CORRECT ANSWER - X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2




Deaths are reviewed to determine the appropriateness of MH care and to determine if changes to
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P&P are needed.X2 X2




Grievance Mechanism for MH Complaints - CORRECT ANSWER - X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2




Addresses inmate's complaints about MH services. X2 X2 X2 X2 X2




Infection Prevention and Control Program - CORRECT ANSWER -
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There is an effective program that includes surveillance, prevention and control of communicable
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disease.



Patient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER - X2 X2 X2 X2 X2




The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to prevent adverse and near-
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miss clinical events.
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Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -MH staff work in a safe environment.
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Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations - CORRECT ANSWER -
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The site has P&P regarding detection, prevention and reduction of sexual abuse consistent with fe
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deral law. X2




Response to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2 X2




Medical and psychological trauma of sexual abuse is minimized as much as possible by prompt MH
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intervention.
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Credentials - CORRECT ANSWER - X2 X2 X2 X2




MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with their licensure.
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Clinical Performance Enhancement - CORRECT ANSWER -
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