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