CCHP Exam| Real Questions and Correct
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Access to Care
A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner.
Responsible Health Authority (RHA)
The RHA functions to ensure that health services are organized, adequate and
efficient.
Medical Autonomy
Clinical decisions are made for clinical purposes and without interference from
other personnel. (The non medical considerations needed to carry out such
clinical decisions are made in cooperation with custody staff).
Administrative Meetings & Reports
Administrative meetings are held at least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at
least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least monthly.
Policies & Procedures
, They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually. Policies cross reference an
NCCHC standard.
CQI Program
CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome
CQI studies.
Emergency Response Plan
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
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
Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical treatment encounters
occur in private.
Answers| Latest Update
Access to Care
A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner.
Responsible Health Authority (RHA)
The RHA functions to ensure that health services are organized, adequate and
efficient.
Medical Autonomy
Clinical decisions are made for clinical purposes and without interference from
other personnel. (The non medical considerations needed to carry out such
clinical decisions are made in cooperation with custody staff).
Administrative Meetings & Reports
Administrative meetings are held at least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at
least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least monthly.
Policies & Procedures
, They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually. Policies cross reference an
NCCHC standard.
CQI Program
CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome
CQI studies.
Emergency Response Plan
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
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
Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical treatment encounters
occur in private.
