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