CCHP(Actual) Exam 2023 Solved 100%

Access to Care - ANSWER-A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner. Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - ANSWER-The RHA functions to ensure that health services are organized, adequate and efficient. Medical Autonomy - 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 - ANSWER-Administrative meetings are held at least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least monthly. Policies & Procedures - ANSWER-They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually. Policies cross reference an NCCHC standard. CQI Program - ANSWER-CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome CQI studies. Emergency Response Plan - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical treatment encounters occur in private. Procedure in the event of an inmate death - 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 - ANSWER-Responses are timely and based on principles of adequate medical care. Infection Control - ANSWER-An exposure control plan is reviewed and updated annually. Patient Safety - ANSWER-Systems are in place to prevent adverse and near miss clinical events.