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 -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 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Addresses inmate's complaints
about MH services.
Infection Prevention and Control Program - CORRECT ANSWER -There is an effective program
that includes surveillance, prevention and control of communicable disease.
Patient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes
systems to prevent adverse and near-miss clinical events.
Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -MH staff work in a safe environment.
Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations - CORRECT ANSWER -The site has P&P regarding detection,
prevention and reduction of sexual abuse consistent with federal law.
Response to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER -Medical and psychological trauma of sexual
abuse is minimized as much as possible by prompt MH intervention.
Credentials - CORRECT ANSWER -MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with
their licensure.
Clinical Performance Enhancement - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluates the appropriateness of
services delivered by direct patient care staff.
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 -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 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Addresses inmate's complaints
about MH services.
Infection Prevention and Control Program - CORRECT ANSWER -There is an effective program
that includes surveillance, prevention and control of communicable disease.
Patient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes
systems to prevent adverse and near-miss clinical events.
Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -MH staff work in a safe environment.
Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations - CORRECT ANSWER -The site has P&P regarding detection,
prevention and reduction of sexual abuse consistent with federal law.
Response to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER -Medical and psychological trauma of sexual
abuse is minimized as much as possible by prompt MH intervention.
Credentials - CORRECT ANSWER -MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with
their licensure.
Clinical Performance Enhancement - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluates the appropriateness of
services delivered by direct patient care staff.
