CCHP Exam Study Guide Questions
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Health Training for Correctional Officers - ANSWER Received every 2 years by at least 75% from
each shift
Medication administration training - ANSWER Correctional or health staff who administer
medication are permitted to do so and are trained as needed
Inmate workers - ANSWER Inmates do not provide health care services
Staffing - ANSWER The health care delivery system has sufficient numbers and types of
health staff to care for the inmate population. (staffing plan)
Health Care Liaison - ANSWER Coordinates health services when no qualified health
care professional is available for 24 hours. Maybe a CO or other non-licensed person.
Orientation for Health Staff - ANSWER Orientation lesson plan is reviewed once every 2 years.
Basic orientation on the first day. In depth orientation within 90 days.
Pharmaceutical operations - ANSWER Complies with all DEA and federal regulations.
Formulary, Dispensing, and Administering
Medication services - ANSWER Prescription medications are administered only on the order of a
physician, dentist, or legally authorized individual
,Clinic space, equipment and supplies - ANSWER Facilities have minimal and basic space,
equipment, and supplies
Diagnostic services - ANSWER There is a procedure manual for each service
Hospital and speciality care - ANSWER Off site facilities have a written agreement with the RHA
and provide a summary of care. On site specialists are licensed and certified
Information on health services - ANSWER A sign is posted in the intake area. Within 24 hours
of arrival, inmates are given written information
Receiving screening - ANSWER Takes place as soon as possible and is documented on an
approved form
Transfer screening - ANSWER Chart review performed on all intrasystem transfers within
12 hours. If there is no initial intake one is done in a timely manner.
Initial health assessment - ANSWER Within 7 days of admission. When clinically indicated,
an initial is completed in no later than 2 days.
Mental Health screening and evaluation - ANSWER Within 14 days of admission
Oral care - ANSWER Screening within 7 days. Examination within 30 days.
Nonemergency medical care - ANSWER Sick slips are triaged within 24 hours. Face to face
occurs within 48 hours (72 hours on weekends.)
Emergency services - ANSWER The facility provides 24 hour emergency medical, dental, and
mental health services. The standard intends that sufficient emergency health planning occurs.
,Segregated inmates - ANSWER The record is reviewed upon notification that an inmate is
placed in segregation. Extreme isolation is monitored daily. Limited contact is monitored 3 days
a week. Otherwise, inmates are monitored weekly.
Patient escort - ANSWER Patients are escorted in a timely manner. Confidentiality
is maintained.
Nursing assessment protocols - ANSWER Written instructions that are developed and reviewed
annually
Continuity of care - ANSWER Patients receive health services and follow up in keeping with
clinicians recommendations and evidence based practices
Discharge planning - ANSWER The process of providing sufficient medications for short-term
continuity upon release
Healthy lifestyle promotion - ANSWER Health education pamphlets are available to inmates in
accessible areas.
Medical diets - ANSWER Medical diets are ordered for temporary or permanent health
conditions. This standard does not address special diets for religious or security reasons.
Chronic disease services - ANSWER Chronic disease is a condition that effects an
individual's well being for at least 6 months and generally is not curable.
Patients with special needs - ANSWER Treatment plans are developed at the time the
condition is developed
Infirmary care - ANSWER Patients are always within sight and hearing of a qualified health care
professional. A supervising registered nurse is on site at least once every 24 hours.
, Basic MH Services - ANSWER MH services are available to all inmates. Outpatients are seen "not
less than every 90 days."
Suicide Prevention Program - ANSWER Acutely suicidal inmates are placed on constant
observation. Nonacutely suicidal inmates are monitored with no more than 15 minutes
between checks. A psychological autopsy is completed within 30 days following a suicide.
Patients with AOD problems - ANSWER A patient's addictions are identified and
properly managed
Intoxication and withdrawal - ANSWER Inmates who are intoxicated or undergoing
withdrawal are appropriately managed
Contraception - ANSWER Emergency contraception and continued contraception is
available when medically necessary
Counseling and care of the pregnant inmate - ANSWER Counseling and assistance are provided
in accordance with the inmate's expressed desires. Restraints are not used during active labor
and delivery. Restraint during other pre- and postpartum periods should be avoided.
Restraints are to be removed when a medical professional determines it is medical necessary.
Aids to impairment - ANSWER Orthoses, prostheses and other aids to impairment are
supplied in a timely manner. Where they are contraindicated for security reasons, alternatives
are considered
Care for the terminally ill - ANSWER Treatment includes pain management and palliative
care. Consistent with state regulations, professionals initiate or facilities early release for
terminally ill patients
Health record format and contents - ANSWER A health record is. properly created and
maintained
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