CCHP Exam Update 2024 | CCHP Actual
Exam Latest 2024 Questions and Correct
Answers Rated A+
Access to Care -ANSWER-In a timely manner, a patient is seen by a
qualified health care professional, is rendered a clinical judgment, and
receives care that is ordered
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) -ANSWER-The RHA functions to
ensure that health services are organized, adequate and efficient. The
RHA ensures that the facility maintains a coordinated system for
health care delivery. The RHA is a designated individual or entity that
is tasked with ensuring the organization and delivery of all health care
in the facility. It may be a physician, health services administrator, or
agency. When the RHA is a state, regional, national, or corporate
entity, there is also a designated individual at the local level who is on-
site at least weekly to ensure that policies are carried out.
Medical Autonomy -ANSWER-Clinician decisions are made for clinical
purposes and without interference from other personnel. (The non
medical considerations needed to carry out such clinician decisions
are made in cooperate with custody staff).
Administrative Meetings & Reports -ANSWER-Administrative
meetings are held at least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at
least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least monthly.
Policies & Procedures -ANSWER-They are site specific. Reviewed at
least annually. Policies cross reference on NCCHC standard.
,CQI Program -ANSWER-CQI Committee meets no less than
quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome CQI standards
Emergency Response Plan -ANSWER-At least one mass disaster and
one man down drill is conducted annually so every shift participates
within 3 years. (Classroom or tabletop exercises do not meet the
standard).
Communication on patients' health needs -ANSWER-Health and
custody staff communicate about inmates with special needs
conditions, including health needs that may effect housing, work,
program assignments, disciplinary measures and admissions to or
transfers from institutions
Privacy of Care -ANSWER-Discussions regarding patient care occur
in private. Clinical treatment encounters occur in private
Procedure in the event of an inmate death -ANSWER-All deaths are
reviewed within 30 days. A death review consists of: An administrative
review; A mortality review; and a psychological autopsy if the death
was a suicide.
Grievance mechanism for health complaints -ANSWER-Responses
are timely and based on principles of adequate medical care
Infection Control -ANSWER-An exposure control plan is reviewed and
updated annually.
Patient Safety -ANSWER-Systems are in place to prevent adverse
and near miss clinical events
Staff Safety -ANSWER-Health Staff working a safe environment
,PREA -ANSWER-Facilities comply with the Prison Rape Elimination
Act of 2003
Response to Sexual Abuse -ANSWER-Health staff are trained in how
to preserve physical evidence. A history is taken and staff determine if
a transfer to a hospital is indicated. Prophylactic treatment is provided.
A MH professional evaluates and a report is filed.
Credentials -ANSWER-Qualified health care professionals do not
perform tasks beyond those permitted by their credentials
Clinical Performance Enhancement -ANSWER-Performance of direct
patient care clinicians are reviewed at least annually
Professional Development -ANSWER-Full time qualified health care
professionals obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year or if
they are a CCHP
Health Training for Correctional Officers -ANSWER-Received every 2
years by at least 75% from each shift
Medication administration training -ANSWER-Correctional or health
staff who administer medication are permitted to do so and are trained
as needed
Inmate workers -ANSWER-Inmates do not provide health care
services
Staffing -ANSWER-The health care delivery system has sufficient
numbers and types of health staff to care for the inmate population.
(staffing plan)
, Health Care Liaison -ANSWER-Coordinates health services when no
qualified health care professional is available for 24 hours. Maybe a
CO or other non-licensed person.
Orientation for Health Staff -ANSWER-Orientation lesson plan is
reviewed once every 2 years. Basic orientation on the first day. In
depth orientation within 90 days.
Pharmaceutical operations -ANSWER-Complies with all DEA and
federal regulations. Formulary, Dispensing, and Administering
Medication services -ANSWER-Prescription medications are
administered only on the order of a physician, dentist, or legally
authorized individual
Clinic space, equipment and supplies -ANSWER-Facilities have
minimal and basic space, equipment, and supplies
Diagnostic services -ANSWER-There is a procedure manual for each
service
Hospital and speciality care -ANSWER-Off site facilities have a written
agreement with the RHA and provide a summary of care. On site
specialists are licensed and certified
Information on health services -ANSWER-A sign is posted in the
intake area. Within 24 hours of arrival, inmates are given written
information
Receiving screening -ANSWER-Takes place as soon as possible and
is documented on an approved form
Exam Latest 2024 Questions and Correct
Answers Rated A+
Access to Care -ANSWER-In a timely manner, a patient is seen by a
qualified health care professional, is rendered a clinical judgment, and
receives care that is ordered
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) -ANSWER-The RHA functions to
ensure that health services are organized, adequate and efficient. The
RHA ensures that the facility maintains a coordinated system for
health care delivery. The RHA is a designated individual or entity that
is tasked with ensuring the organization and delivery of all health care
in the facility. It may be a physician, health services administrator, or
agency. When the RHA is a state, regional, national, or corporate
entity, there is also a designated individual at the local level who is on-
site at least weekly to ensure that policies are carried out.
Medical Autonomy -ANSWER-Clinician decisions are made for clinical
purposes and without interference from other personnel. (The non
medical considerations needed to carry out such clinician decisions
are made in cooperate with custody staff).
Administrative Meetings & Reports -ANSWER-Administrative
meetings are held at least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at
least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least monthly.
Policies & Procedures -ANSWER-They are site specific. Reviewed at
least annually. Policies cross reference on NCCHC standard.
,CQI Program -ANSWER-CQI Committee meets no less than
quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome CQI standards
Emergency Response Plan -ANSWER-At least one mass disaster and
one man down drill is conducted annually so every shift participates
within 3 years. (Classroom or tabletop exercises do not meet the
standard).
Communication on patients' health needs -ANSWER-Health and
custody staff communicate about inmates with special needs
conditions, including health needs that may effect housing, work,
program assignments, disciplinary measures and admissions to or
transfers from institutions
Privacy of Care -ANSWER-Discussions regarding patient care occur
in private. Clinical treatment encounters occur in private
Procedure in the event of an inmate death -ANSWER-All deaths are
reviewed within 30 days. A death review consists of: An administrative
review; A mortality review; and a psychological autopsy if the death
was a suicide.
Grievance mechanism for health complaints -ANSWER-Responses
are timely and based on principles of adequate medical care
Infection Control -ANSWER-An exposure control plan is reviewed and
updated annually.
Patient Safety -ANSWER-Systems are in place to prevent adverse
and near miss clinical events
Staff Safety -ANSWER-Health Staff working a safe environment
,PREA -ANSWER-Facilities comply with the Prison Rape Elimination
Act of 2003
Response to Sexual Abuse -ANSWER-Health staff are trained in how
to preserve physical evidence. A history is taken and staff determine if
a transfer to a hospital is indicated. Prophylactic treatment is provided.
A MH professional evaluates and a report is filed.
Credentials -ANSWER-Qualified health care professionals do not
perform tasks beyond those permitted by their credentials
Clinical Performance Enhancement -ANSWER-Performance of direct
patient care clinicians are reviewed at least annually
Professional Development -ANSWER-Full time qualified health care
professionals obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year or if
they are a CCHP
Health Training for Correctional Officers -ANSWER-Received every 2
years by at least 75% from each shift
Medication administration training -ANSWER-Correctional or health
staff who administer medication are permitted to do so and are trained
as needed
Inmate workers -ANSWER-Inmates do not provide health care
services
Staffing -ANSWER-The health care delivery system has sufficient
numbers and types of health staff to care for the inmate population.
(staffing plan)
, Health Care Liaison -ANSWER-Coordinates health services when no
qualified health care professional is available for 24 hours. Maybe a
CO or other non-licensed person.
Orientation for Health Staff -ANSWER-Orientation lesson plan is
reviewed once every 2 years. Basic orientation on the first day. In
depth orientation within 90 days.
Pharmaceutical operations -ANSWER-Complies with all DEA and
federal regulations. Formulary, Dispensing, and Administering
Medication services -ANSWER-Prescription medications are
administered only on the order of a physician, dentist, or legally
authorized individual
Clinic space, equipment and supplies -ANSWER-Facilities have
minimal and basic space, equipment, and supplies
Diagnostic services -ANSWER-There is a procedure manual for each
service
Hospital and speciality care -ANSWER-Off site facilities have a written
agreement with the RHA and provide a summary of care. On site
specialists are licensed and certified
Information on health services -ANSWER-A sign is posted in the
intake area. Within 24 hours of arrival, inmates are given written
information
Receiving screening -ANSWER-Takes place as soon as possible and
is documented on an approved form
