CCHP-MH EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and eliminates any barriers to inmates
receiving health services in a timely manner. - ANS Access to Care
The facility has a designated MH authority responsible for MH care services. -
ANS Responsible MH Authority
Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for clinical decisions regarding the serious
MH needs of inmates. - ANS Clinical Autonomy
Administrative meetings are held. Staff meetings are held. Stats reports are generated monthly.
- ANS Administrative Meetings and Reports
The facility has policies and procedures that address each of the NCCHC standards. -
ANS Policies and Procedures
A CQI program monitors and improves MH care delivered in the facility. - ANS Continuous
Quality Improvement Program
MH staff are prepared to implement the MH aspects of the facility's emergency response plan. -
ANS Emergency Response Plan
Copyright ©2025 BRIGHTSTARS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,Communication occurs betwen nonclinical staff regarding inmates' significant MH needs that
must be considered for classification decisions. - ANS Communication on Patients' MH Needs
Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are conducted in private to encourage the
patient's use of MH services. - ANS Privacy of Care
Deaths are reviewed to determine the appropriateness of MH care and to determine if changes
to P&P are needed. - ANS Procedure in the Event of an Inmate Death
Addresses inmate's complaints about MH services. - ANS Grievance Mechanism for MH
Complaints
There is an effective program that includes surveillance, prevention and control of
communicable disease. - ANS Infection Prevention and Control Program
The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to prevent adverse and near-miss
clinical events. - ANS Patient Safety
MH staff work in a safe environment. - ANS Staff Safety
The site has P&P regarding detection, prevention and reduction of sexual abuse consistent with
federal law. - ANS Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations
Medical and psychological trauma of sexual abuse is minimized as much as possible by prompt
MH intervention. - ANS Response to Sexual Abuse
MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with their licensure. -
ANS Credentials
Copyright ©2025 BRIGHTSTARS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
, Evaluates the appropriateness of services delivered by direct patient care staff. - ANS Clinical
Performance Enhancement
All MHP's are appropriately oriented and participate in annual continuing ed. - ANS Training
for Mental Health Staff
The MH authority in cooperation with the DOC guides the mental health related training of
correctional officers. - ANS Mental Health Training for Correctional Officers
Personnel who administer medication are properly trained. - ANS Medication Administration
Training
Inmates do not provide mental health services. - ANS Inmate Workers
A sufficient number of staff provide inmates with adequate treatment consistent with the
standards. - ANS Mental Health Staffing
A trained "mental health liaison" coordinates MH services when no mental health staff are
available for 24 hours. - ANS Mental Health Liaison
Pharmaceutical operations are sufficient to meet the needs of the facility and conform to legal
requirements. - ANS Mental Health Pharmaceutical Operations
Medication services are clinically appropriate and provided in a timely manner. -
ANS Medication Services
Sufficient and suitable space, supplies, and equipment are available for mental health services. -
ANS Clinical Space, Equipment, And Supplies
Copyright ©2025 BRIGHTSTARS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3
ANSWERS
The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and eliminates any barriers to inmates
receiving health services in a timely manner. - ANS Access to Care
The facility has a designated MH authority responsible for MH care services. -
ANS Responsible MH Authority
Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for clinical decisions regarding the serious
MH needs of inmates. - ANS Clinical Autonomy
Administrative meetings are held. Staff meetings are held. Stats reports are generated monthly.
- ANS Administrative Meetings and Reports
The facility has policies and procedures that address each of the NCCHC standards. -
ANS Policies and Procedures
A CQI program monitors and improves MH care delivered in the facility. - ANS Continuous
Quality Improvement Program
MH staff are prepared to implement the MH aspects of the facility's emergency response plan. -
ANS Emergency Response Plan
Copyright ©2025 BRIGHTSTARS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,Communication occurs betwen nonclinical staff regarding inmates' significant MH needs that
must be considered for classification decisions. - ANS Communication on Patients' MH Needs
Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are conducted in private to encourage the
patient's use of MH services. - ANS Privacy of Care
Deaths are reviewed to determine the appropriateness of MH care and to determine if changes
to P&P are needed. - ANS Procedure in the Event of an Inmate Death
Addresses inmate's complaints about MH services. - ANS Grievance Mechanism for MH
Complaints
There is an effective program that includes surveillance, prevention and control of
communicable disease. - ANS Infection Prevention and Control Program
The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to prevent adverse and near-miss
clinical events. - ANS Patient Safety
MH staff work in a safe environment. - ANS Staff Safety
The site has P&P regarding detection, prevention and reduction of sexual abuse consistent with
federal law. - ANS Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations
Medical and psychological trauma of sexual abuse is minimized as much as possible by prompt
MH intervention. - ANS Response to Sexual Abuse
MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with their licensure. -
ANS Credentials
Copyright ©2025 BRIGHTSTARS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
, Evaluates the appropriateness of services delivered by direct patient care staff. - ANS Clinical
Performance Enhancement
All MHP's are appropriately oriented and participate in annual continuing ed. - ANS Training
for Mental Health Staff
The MH authority in cooperation with the DOC guides the mental health related training of
correctional officers. - ANS Mental Health Training for Correctional Officers
Personnel who administer medication are properly trained. - ANS Medication Administration
Training
Inmates do not provide mental health services. - ANS Inmate Workers
A sufficient number of staff provide inmates with adequate treatment consistent with the
standards. - ANS Mental Health Staffing
A trained "mental health liaison" coordinates MH services when no mental health staff are
available for 24 hours. - ANS Mental Health Liaison
Pharmaceutical operations are sufficient to meet the needs of the facility and conform to legal
requirements. - ANS Mental Health Pharmaceutical Operations
Medication services are clinically appropriate and provided in a timely manner. -
ANS Medication Services
Sufficient and suitable space, supplies, and equipment are available for mental health services. -
ANS Clinical Space, Equipment, And Supplies
Copyright ©2025 BRIGHTSTARS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3
