CCHP Exam

Access to Care A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner. Responsible Health Authority (RHA) The RHA functions to ensure that health services are organized, adequate and efficient. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Medical Autonomy 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 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 an NCCHC standard. CQI Program CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome CQI studies. 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 on patients' health needs 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 Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical treatment encounters occur in private. Procedure in the event of an inmate death 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 Responses are timely and based on principles of adequate medical care. Infection Control An exposure control plan is reviewed and updated annually. Patient Safety Systems are in place to prevent adverse and near miss clinical events. Staff Safety Health Staff work in a safe environment. PREA Facilities comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003. Response to Sexual Abuse 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 Qualified health care professionals do not perform tasks beyond those permitted by their credentials. Clinical Performance Enhancement Performance of direct patient care clinicians are reviewed at least annually. Professional Development Full time qualified health care professionals obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year or if they are a CCHP Health Training for Correctional Officers Received every 2 years by at least 75% from each shift Medication administration training Correctional or health staff who administer medication are permitted to do so and are trained as needed. Inmate workers Inmates do not provide health care services. Staffing The health care delivery syst