CCHP Exam Questions And Answers All Verified

CCHP Exam Questions And Answers All Verified Access to Care - ANS A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner. Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - ANS The RHA functions to ensure that health services are organized, adequate and efficient. Medical Autonomy - ANS 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 - ANS Administrative meetings are held at least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least monthly. Policies & Procedures - ANS They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually. Policies cross reference an NCCHC standard. CQI Program - ANS CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome CQI studies. Emergency Response Plan - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical treatment encounters occur in private. Procedure in the event of an inmate death - ANS 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. Grievance mechanism for health complaints - ANS Responses are timely and based on principles of adequate medical care. Infection Control - ANS An exposure control plan is reviewed and updated annually. Patient Safety - ANS Systems are in place to prevent adverse and near miss clinical events. Staff Safety - ANS Health Staff work in a safe environment. PREA - ANS Facilities comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003. Response to Sexual Abuse - ANS Health staff are trained in how to preserve physical evidence. A history is taken and staff determine if a transfer to a hospital is indicated. Prophylactic treatment is provided. A MH professional evaluates and a report is filed. Credentials - ANS Qualified health care professionals do not perform tasks beyond those permitted by their credentials. Clinical Performance Enhancement - ANS Performance of direct patient care clinicians are reviewed at least annually. Professional Development - ANS Full time qualified health care professionals obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year or if they are a CCHP