CCHP Standards for Health Services in Jails
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
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
