CCHP-MH (2025) COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
Access to Care -
Answer-The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and eliminates any barriers to
inmates receiving health services in a timely manner.
Responsible MH Authority -
Answer-The facility has a designated MH authority responsible for MH care services.
Clinical Autonomy -
Answer-Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for clinical decisions
regarding the serious MH needs of inmates.
Administrative Meetings and Reports -
Answer-Administrative meetings are held. Staff meetings are held. Stats reports are
generated monthly.
Policies and Procedures -
Answer-The facility has policies and procedures that address each of the NCCHC
standards.
Continuous Quality Improvement Program -
Answer-A CQI program monitors and improves MH care delivered in the facility.
Emergency Response Plan -
Answer-MH staff are prepared to implement the MH aspects of the facility's emergency
response plan.
Communication on Patients' MH Needs -
Answer-Communication occurs betwen nonclinical staff regarding inmates' significant
MH needs that must be considered for classification decisions.
Privacy of Care -
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 -
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 -
Answer-Addresses inmate's complaints about MH services.
Infection Prevention and Control Program -
Answer-There is an effective program that includes surveillance, prevention and control
of communicable disease.
,Patient Safety -
Answer-The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to prevent adverse
and near-miss clinical events.
Staff Safety -
Answer-MH staff work in a safe environment.
, Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations -
Answer-The site has P&P regarding detection, prevention and reduction of sexual abuse
consistent with federal law.
Response to Sexual Abuse -
Answer-Medical and psychological trauma of sexual abuse is minimized as much as
possible by prompt MH intervention.
Credentials -
Answer-MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with their licensure.
Clinical Performance Enhancement -
Answer-Evaluates the appropriateness of services delivered by direct patient care staff.
Training for Mental Health Staff -
Answer-All MHP's are appropriately oriented and participate in annual continuing ed.
Mental Health Training for Correctional Officers -
Answer-The MH authority in cooperation with the DOC guides the mental health related
training of correctional officers.
Medication Administration Training -
Answer-Personnel who administer medication are properly trained.
Inmate Workers -
Answer-Inmates do not provide mental health services.
Mental Health Staffing -
Answer-A sufficient number of staff provide inmates with adequate treatment consistent
with the standards.
Mental Health Liaison -
Answer-A trained "mental health liaison" coordinates MH services when no mental
health staff are available for 24 hours.
Mental Health Pharmaceutical Operations -
Answer-Pharmaceutical operations are sufficient to meet the needs of the facility and
conform to legal requirements.
Medication Services -
Answer-Medication services are clinically appropriate and provided in a timely manner.
Clinical Space, Equipment, And Supplies -
Answer-Sufficient and suitable space, supplies, and equipment are available for mental
health services.
ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
Access to Care -
Answer-The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and eliminates any barriers to
inmates receiving health services in a timely manner.
Responsible MH Authority -
Answer-The facility has a designated MH authority responsible for MH care services.
Clinical Autonomy -
Answer-Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for clinical decisions
regarding the serious MH needs of inmates.
Administrative Meetings and Reports -
Answer-Administrative meetings are held. Staff meetings are held. Stats reports are
generated monthly.
Policies and Procedures -
Answer-The facility has policies and procedures that address each of the NCCHC
standards.
Continuous Quality Improvement Program -
Answer-A CQI program monitors and improves MH care delivered in the facility.
Emergency Response Plan -
Answer-MH staff are prepared to implement the MH aspects of the facility's emergency
response plan.
Communication on Patients' MH Needs -
Answer-Communication occurs betwen nonclinical staff regarding inmates' significant
MH needs that must be considered for classification decisions.
Privacy of Care -
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 -
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 -
Answer-Addresses inmate's complaints about MH services.
Infection Prevention and Control Program -
Answer-There is an effective program that includes surveillance, prevention and control
of communicable disease.
,Patient Safety -
Answer-The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to prevent adverse
and near-miss clinical events.
Staff Safety -
Answer-MH staff work in a safe environment.
, Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations -
Answer-The site has P&P regarding detection, prevention and reduction of sexual abuse
consistent with federal law.
Response to Sexual Abuse -
Answer-Medical and psychological trauma of sexual abuse is minimized as much as
possible by prompt MH intervention.
Credentials -
Answer-MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with their licensure.
Clinical Performance Enhancement -
Answer-Evaluates the appropriateness of services delivered by direct patient care staff.
Training for Mental Health Staff -
Answer-All MHP's are appropriately oriented and participate in annual continuing ed.
Mental Health Training for Correctional Officers -
Answer-The MH authority in cooperation with the DOC guides the mental health related
training of correctional officers.
Medication Administration Training -
Answer-Personnel who administer medication are properly trained.
Inmate Workers -
Answer-Inmates do not provide mental health services.
Mental Health Staffing -
Answer-A sufficient number of staff provide inmates with adequate treatment consistent
with the standards.
Mental Health Liaison -
Answer-A trained "mental health liaison" coordinates MH services when no mental
health staff are available for 24 hours.
Mental Health Pharmaceutical Operations -
Answer-Pharmaceutical operations are sufficient to meet the needs of the facility and
conform to legal requirements.
Medication Services -
Answer-Medication services are clinically appropriate and provided in a timely manner.
Clinical Space, Equipment, And Supplies -
Answer-Sufficient and suitable space, supplies, and equipment are available for mental
health services.
