CCHP Exam Questions and
Answers 2026–2027 |
Comprehensive Certified
Correctional Health
Professional study guide for an
A+ grade
Access to Care - ANSWER-A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner.
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - ANSWER-The RHA functions to ensure that
health services are organized, adequate and efficient.
Medical Autonomy - ANSWER-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 - 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 an NCCHC standard.
CQI Program - ANSWER-CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates
process and/or outcome CQI studies.
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.
Answers 2026–2027 |
Comprehensive Certified
Correctional Health
Professional study guide for an
A+ grade
Access to Care - ANSWER-A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner.
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - ANSWER-The RHA functions to ensure that
health services are organized, adequate and efficient.
Medical Autonomy - ANSWER-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 - 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 an NCCHC standard.
CQI Program - ANSWER-CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates
process and/or outcome CQI studies.
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.
