CCHP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Access to Care - CORRECT ANSWER -A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner.
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - CORRECT ANSWER -The RHA functions to ensure that
health services are organized, adequate and efficient.
Medical Autonomy - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Administrative meetings are held at
least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least
monthly.
Policies & Procedures - CORRECT ANSWER -They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually.
Policies cross reference an NCCHC standard.
CQI Program - CORRECT ANSWER -CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process
and/or outcome CQI studies.
Emergency Response Plan - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical
treatment encounters occur in private.
Procedure in the event of an inmate death - CORRECT 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.
Grievance mechanism for health complaints - CORRECT ANSWER -Responses are timely and
based on principles of adequate medical care.
Infection Control - CORRECT ANSWER -An exposure control plan is reviewed and updated
annually.
Patient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -Systems are in place to prevent adverse and near miss
clinical events.
Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -Health Staff work in a safe environment.
PREA - CORRECT ANSWER -Facilities comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003.
Response to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Qualified health care professionals do not perform tasks
beyond those permitted by their credentials.
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Access to Care - CORRECT ANSWER -A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner.
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - CORRECT ANSWER -The RHA functions to ensure that
health services are organized, adequate and efficient.
Medical Autonomy - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Administrative meetings are held at
least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least
monthly.
Policies & Procedures - CORRECT ANSWER -They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually.
Policies cross reference an NCCHC standard.
CQI Program - CORRECT ANSWER -CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process
and/or outcome CQI studies.
Emergency Response Plan - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical
treatment encounters occur in private.
Procedure in the event of an inmate death - CORRECT 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.
Grievance mechanism for health complaints - CORRECT ANSWER -Responses are timely and
based on principles of adequate medical care.
Infection Control - CORRECT ANSWER -An exposure control plan is reviewed and updated
annually.
Patient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -Systems are in place to prevent adverse and near miss
clinical events.
Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -Health Staff work in a safe environment.
PREA - CORRECT ANSWER -Facilities comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003.
Response to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Qualified health care professionals do not perform tasks
beyond those permitted by their credentials.
