CCHP EXAM FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
In terms of care, clinical encounters should be conducted - ANSWER-In private
Who approves health record contents - ANSWER-RHA
If health records are being stored separately between disciplines, what is the minimum data
that needs to be included and accessible to all health staff - ANSWER--Current problems
-Allergies
-Medications
Health records should be stored where? - ANSWER-Separate from correctional records and in
secure conditions
A health record is initiated - ANSWER-when someone receives any type of health screening
A clinical mortality review needs to be conducted within what time frame - ANSWER-30 days
A psychological autopsy is preformed on all deaths by suicide, in what time frame? - ANSWER-
30 days
What is a clinical mortality review - ANSWER-Assessment of the clinical care provided and the
circumstances leading up to a death
What is an administrative review - ANSWER-Assessment of correctional and emergency
response actions surrounding an inmates death
Who conducts a psychological autopsy - ANSWER-Psychologist or other qualified mental health
professional
All deaths are reviewed to determine, what... - ANSWER-1. Appropriateness of clinical care - did
we do what we could?
2. Determine need for changes to policies, procedures and practices- does something need to
be changed
3. Identify issues - are there trends, what went wrong
, What is a psychological autopsy - ANSWER-A written reconstruction of an individual's life with
an emphasis on FACTORS that led up to and may have contributed to death
If an inmate dies and they are off-site, is a death review completed - ANSWER-Yes- they are still
inmates and the facility is still responsible for them
What is a grievance? - ANSWER-The patients right to disagree or question healthcare system
Grievances should be reviewed how frequently - ANSWER-At least annually or sooner if a trend
is noted
RDN stands for - ANSWER-Registered dietitian nutritionist
Who reviews the regular diet for nutritional adequacy - ANSWER-RDN or Licensed qualified
nutrition professional
How often is the regular diet reviewed - ANSWER-At least annually
The exposure plan is reviewed and updated - ANSWER-Annually
If respiratory isolation is needed inmates are housed where - ANSWER-A functional negative
pressure room
And environmental inspection is conducted how frequently - ANSWER-Monthly
What is an example of a clinical prevention - ANSWER-Flu shot, covid and or periodic screening
What is medical surveillance - ANSWER-The prevention-oriented public health assessment and
analysis of health information
What does a medical surveillance do - ANSWER-Helps identify and eliminate health hazards
Medical screening is what type of program - ANSWER-A medical surveillance program focused
on identifying effects of exposure
What is acutely suicidal - ANSWER-Someone is actively engaged in self-injurious behavior or
threatening behavior
Define being non-acutely suicidal - ANSWER-When someone expresses the wish or desire of
suicide, or reports recent history of suicidal behaviors
High-risk periods for suicide are - ANSWER-1. Upon admission
2.Following new legal problems
3.Admittance to segregation or single cell
4.Suffering a humiliation
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
In terms of care, clinical encounters should be conducted - ANSWER-In private
Who approves health record contents - ANSWER-RHA
If health records are being stored separately between disciplines, what is the minimum data
that needs to be included and accessible to all health staff - ANSWER--Current problems
-Allergies
-Medications
Health records should be stored where? - ANSWER-Separate from correctional records and in
secure conditions
A health record is initiated - ANSWER-when someone receives any type of health screening
A clinical mortality review needs to be conducted within what time frame - ANSWER-30 days
A psychological autopsy is preformed on all deaths by suicide, in what time frame? - ANSWER-
30 days
What is a clinical mortality review - ANSWER-Assessment of the clinical care provided and the
circumstances leading up to a death
What is an administrative review - ANSWER-Assessment of correctional and emergency
response actions surrounding an inmates death
Who conducts a psychological autopsy - ANSWER-Psychologist or other qualified mental health
professional
All deaths are reviewed to determine, what... - ANSWER-1. Appropriateness of clinical care - did
we do what we could?
2. Determine need for changes to policies, procedures and practices- does something need to
be changed
3. Identify issues - are there trends, what went wrong
, What is a psychological autopsy - ANSWER-A written reconstruction of an individual's life with
an emphasis on FACTORS that led up to and may have contributed to death
If an inmate dies and they are off-site, is a death review completed - ANSWER-Yes- they are still
inmates and the facility is still responsible for them
What is a grievance? - ANSWER-The patients right to disagree or question healthcare system
Grievances should be reviewed how frequently - ANSWER-At least annually or sooner if a trend
is noted
RDN stands for - ANSWER-Registered dietitian nutritionist
Who reviews the regular diet for nutritional adequacy - ANSWER-RDN or Licensed qualified
nutrition professional
How often is the regular diet reviewed - ANSWER-At least annually
The exposure plan is reviewed and updated - ANSWER-Annually
If respiratory isolation is needed inmates are housed where - ANSWER-A functional negative
pressure room
And environmental inspection is conducted how frequently - ANSWER-Monthly
What is an example of a clinical prevention - ANSWER-Flu shot, covid and or periodic screening
What is medical surveillance - ANSWER-The prevention-oriented public health assessment and
analysis of health information
What does a medical surveillance do - ANSWER-Helps identify and eliminate health hazards
Medical screening is what type of program - ANSWER-A medical surveillance program focused
on identifying effects of exposure
What is acutely suicidal - ANSWER-Someone is actively engaged in self-injurious behavior or
threatening behavior
Define being non-acutely suicidal - ANSWER-When someone expresses the wish or desire of
suicide, or reports recent history of suicidal behaviors
High-risk periods for suicide are - ANSWER-1. Upon admission
2.Following new legal problems
3.Admittance to segregation or single cell
4.Suffering a humiliation
