Exam (elaborations)
CCHP Exam Questions And Accurate Answers (A+ Graded)
- Course
- Institution
CCHP Exam Questions And Accurate Answers (A+ Graded) ...
[Show more]
Content preview
CCHP Exam Questions And Accurate Answers (A+Graded) 2024-2025
Access to Care - Response The patient is seen in a timely fashion by a competent health
care professional, a clinical judgment is rendered and ordered care is received
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - Response The RHA ensures that health services
are appropriately organized, sufficient, and effective. The RHA monitors the facility's
system for the providing health care in a coordinated manner. The RHA is an identified
person or entity responsible for the assurance of the organization and provision of all
health care in the facility. It may be physician, health services administrator, or agency.
When the RHA is a state, regional, national, or corporate entity, there is also identified a
person at the local level who is on-site at least weekly to assure that policy is carried
out.
Medical Autonomy - Answer Clinician decisions are made for clinical purposes and
without interference from other personnel. (The non medical considerations needed to
carry out such clinician decisions are made in cooperate 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 They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually. Policies cross
reference on NCCHC standard.
CQI Program CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process and/or
outcome CQI standards
Emergency Response Plan 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 of 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 case of inmate death- All deaths are reviewed within 30 days. Death review
includes: An administrative review; A mortality review; and a psychological autopsy if
the death was a suicide.
Grievance mechanism for health complaints - The Responses are prompt and based on
the principles of adequate medical care
Infection Control - The Exposure control plan is reviewed and updated on yearly basis.
Patient Safety - Systems are in place for the prevention of adverse and near miss clinical
events
Staff Safety - Health Staff work in a safe environment
PREA - Facilities are PREA compliant
Response to Sexual Abuse - 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 - Answer Qualified health care professionals do not perform tasks beyond
those permitted by their credentials
,Clinical Performance Improvement Performance of direct patient care clinicians, at a
minimum annually Professional Development Full time qualified health care
professionals receive 12 hours of continuing education per year or if they are a CCHP
Health Training for Correctional Officers Response Received every 2 years by at least
75% from each shift
Medication administration training-Answer Correctional or health staff who administer
medication are allowed to and are trained as necessary
Inmate workers - Answer Inmates do not deliver health care services
Staffing -Answer The health care delivery system has adequate numbers and types of
health staff to provide care to the inmate population. (staffing plan)
Health Care Liaison - Answer Coordinates health services when no qualified health care
professional is available for 24 hours. May be a CO or other non-licensed individual.
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 The medication can be prescribed only by the order of a
physician, dentist, or legally authorized person
Clinic space, equipment and supplies Answer Limited and basic space, equipment, and
supplies
Diagnostic services Answer There is a procedure manual available for each service
, Hospital and speciality care Facility has a written agreement with the RHA, includes a
summary of care provided Onsite specialists are licensed/certified
Information on health services A sign is posted in the intake area. Inmates are given
written information within 24 hours of arrival
Receiving screening As soon as possible. Documented on an approved form
Transfer screening-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 -Within 7 days of admission. When clinically indicated, an initial
completed in no later than 2 days.
Mental Health screening and evaluation -Within 14 days of admission
Oral care - Response Screening within 7 days. Examination within 30 days.
Nonemergency medical care - Response Sick slips are triaged within 24 hours. Face to
face occurs within 48 hours 72 hours on weekends.
Emergency services - Response The facility provides 24 hour emergency medical,
dental, and mental health services. The standard intends that adequate emergency
health planning occurs.
Segregated inmates - Answer A record is reviewed with notification that an inmate is
placed in segregation. Extreme isolation is reviewed daily. Limited contact is reviewed 3
days a week. Otherwise, inmates are reviewed on a weekly basis.
Patient escort - Answer Patients are escorted promptly. Confidentiality is maintained.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Easton. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82215 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now