CCHP GENERAL STUDY Questions
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Medical Clearance - ANSWER Clinical assessment of physical and mental status before an
individual is admitted into a facility
Sufficient escorting staff - ANSWER Provided by facility to ensure that patients can attend
scheduled health care appointments
Discharge planning - ANSWER Linkages between facility and community based organizations,
discussions with the inmate regarding the importance of aftercare, appointments and
discharge medications, timely exchange of information and medication
Health hazards of tobacco - ANSWER Information should be available to inmates
Minimum frequency of contacts for outpatients receiving MH services - ANSWER No less than
every 90 days
Treatment for patients with substance use problems - ANSWER Assessed and properly
managed by a physician or other qualified health care professional
Emergency contraception - ANSWER Will be made available, as well as continued
contraception
Use of restraints for pregnant inmates - ANSWER Potentially harmful to inmate and fetus,
especially in 3rd trimester, labor, and delivery
Aids to impairment, such as prostheses and hearing aids for elderly inmates - ANSWER Not a
requirement, but must be supplied when health would be adversely affected
Storage of health care records - ANSWER Secure conditions separate from correctional
records
Qualified health care professionals have access to information in the inmate's custody record
,when? - ANSWER RHA determines that such information may be relevant to the inmate's
health and course of treatment
, Executions - ANSWER Health staff do not assist, supervise, contribute, or pronounce death
Table top drills - ANSWER Not sufficient to meet drill standards
How often are nursing assessment protocols reviewed, and by whom? - ANSWER Annually by
the nursing administrator and responsible physician
How often do a registered dietician, registered dietician nutritionist, or licensed dietician
review medical diets and menus for nutritional adequacy? - ANSWER At least every 6 months
How often do environment inspections occur of areas where health services are provided? -
ANSWER Monthly, to ensure that the equipment is maintained and inspected, unit is clean,
and that is occupationally and environmentally safe
How often do correctional officers receive health-related training? - ANSWER Every 2 years; At
least 75% of staff present on each shift are current in their training
Basic orientation on first day of on-site service - ANSWER Addresses relevant security and
health services policies and procedures, response to facility emergency situations, functional
position description, and inmate-staff relationships
Frequency of pharmacy inspections - ANSWER At least quarterly if there is no onsite staff
pharmacist
Minimum frequency for inventories on items subject to abuse, such as syringes - ANSWER
Weekly
When should a record be reviewed by a qualified health care professional for a new admission
to ensure continuity of care? - ANSWER Within 12 hours of arrival
Deadline for an initial mental health screening for a new admission? - ANSWER 14 days
Deadline for oral screening by the dentist or quality health care professionals trained by the
dentist? - ANSWER Within 7 days of admission
Frequency of pick up for oral or written requests for health care? - ANSWER Daily by qualified
health care professionals and triaged within 24 hours
with 100% Verified Answers Latest
Versions 2025 GRADED A+
Medical Clearance - ANSWER Clinical assessment of physical and mental status before an
individual is admitted into a facility
Sufficient escorting staff - ANSWER Provided by facility to ensure that patients can attend
scheduled health care appointments
Discharge planning - ANSWER Linkages between facility and community based organizations,
discussions with the inmate regarding the importance of aftercare, appointments and
discharge medications, timely exchange of information and medication
Health hazards of tobacco - ANSWER Information should be available to inmates
Minimum frequency of contacts for outpatients receiving MH services - ANSWER No less than
every 90 days
Treatment for patients with substance use problems - ANSWER Assessed and properly
managed by a physician or other qualified health care professional
Emergency contraception - ANSWER Will be made available, as well as continued
contraception
Use of restraints for pregnant inmates - ANSWER Potentially harmful to inmate and fetus,
especially in 3rd trimester, labor, and delivery
Aids to impairment, such as prostheses and hearing aids for elderly inmates - ANSWER Not a
requirement, but must be supplied when health would be adversely affected
Storage of health care records - ANSWER Secure conditions separate from correctional
records
Qualified health care professionals have access to information in the inmate's custody record
,when? - ANSWER RHA determines that such information may be relevant to the inmate's
health and course of treatment
, Executions - ANSWER Health staff do not assist, supervise, contribute, or pronounce death
Table top drills - ANSWER Not sufficient to meet drill standards
How often are nursing assessment protocols reviewed, and by whom? - ANSWER Annually by
the nursing administrator and responsible physician
How often do a registered dietician, registered dietician nutritionist, or licensed dietician
review medical diets and menus for nutritional adequacy? - ANSWER At least every 6 months
How often do environment inspections occur of areas where health services are provided? -
ANSWER Monthly, to ensure that the equipment is maintained and inspected, unit is clean,
and that is occupationally and environmentally safe
How often do correctional officers receive health-related training? - ANSWER Every 2 years; At
least 75% of staff present on each shift are current in their training
Basic orientation on first day of on-site service - ANSWER Addresses relevant security and
health services policies and procedures, response to facility emergency situations, functional
position description, and inmate-staff relationships
Frequency of pharmacy inspections - ANSWER At least quarterly if there is no onsite staff
pharmacist
Minimum frequency for inventories on items subject to abuse, such as syringes - ANSWER
Weekly
When should a record be reviewed by a qualified health care professional for a new admission
to ensure continuity of care? - ANSWER Within 12 hours of arrival
Deadline for an initial mental health screening for a new admission? - ANSWER 14 days
Deadline for oral screening by the dentist or quality health care professionals trained by the
dentist? - ANSWER Within 7 days of admission
Frequency of pick up for oral or written requests for health care? - ANSWER Daily by qualified
health care professionals and triaged within 24 hours
