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Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis. Women must be counseled on these topics and
should be available. Pg 121. - Vaccinations offered to the pregnant inmate during her
3rd trimester should include (regardless of whether they were vaccinated outside of
pregnancy).
:
24hrs - PT Care and Treatment = A sign explaining the services and how to access care
should be posted in the intake/ processing area. Within of arrival the
Pt is provided with written, electronic, or video information about how to access services
for Medical Dental and MH, Fee for services and grievance process. Pg 87.
good practice to provide follow up orientation. Pg 87. - Follow up Orientation = Since the
admission process can be stressful and the PT may not recall the details later on, it is
Receiving Screening - = This is completed upon the Pts arrival & performed to ensure
that all emergent and urgent health needs are met. This is completed to identify current
or potential emergency situations, to ensure that Pts with active treatment obtained the
continued treatment needed. Pg 89.
RHA - = The approves the receiving screening form. Pg 88.
Health Trained Correction Staff - = These can complete screenings when health staff
are not on duty. Pg 89.
opiate hx is obtained. Pg 89. - Pregnant Female = In screening, if the PT presents to be
pregnant an
receiving facility in a timely manner. Pg 91. - Transfer of Pts = When Pts are transferred
from an intake facility, Pts who do not have an initial medical, dental or MH
assessments are to be evaluated at the
14 days or sooner. Pg 96. - Mental Health Screening = These are performed within
within 30 days. Pg 96. - Mental health Evals with positive screenings = When Pts are
positive per the mental health screening -These need to be completed
mentally ill and disabled Pts are identified, to prevent deterioration of their functioning,
and to receive treatment. Pg 97. - Mental Health screenings Purpose = To ensure that
the
14 Calendar Days. Pg 94 - Full population assessment completed within?
,2 days. Pg 94. - Individual assessment completed within?
Physician. Pg 95. - Initial health assessment - the content of this is controlled by?
Nurse Administrator and Physician. Pg 103. - Who signs and approves the nursing
protocols?
This will allow PT to gain a degree of Ownership on his/her part and most likely lead to
a higher rate of compliance. Pg 104. - Engaging Pts in the development of their
treatment plan benefits how?
Diagnostic Test and Treatment results. Pg 104. - Treatment plans are modified as
clinically indicated by what?
returned to the pharmacy. Pg 70. - = It is recommended that when a facility uses a
sealed, prepackaged unit dose system, the unused portion be
overdose or toxicologic emergencies are likely. Pg 69. - Poison Control Contact = The
Poison Control Number needs to be posted where
RHA & Pharmacist - These two will ensure that the pharmacy is operating legally and
properly. Pg 70.
reverse the opiate overdose. Pg 70. - It is important for facilities to have Naloxone due
to the current opiate epidemic per overdoses and use. Injectable or Nasal Naloxone
needs to be available to
Physician and Facility Administrator. Pg 71. - Self-Medication Program = This is
approved by the
physician, RHA, and assistance from the pharmacist. Pg 72. - Formulary = The
formulary may be developed by the
needs to be documented in the health record. Pg73. - OTC Medications = Over the
counter (OTC) medications received by inmates through commissary does not need to
be documented in the health record. If the IM obtains his own OTC medication no
documentation is needed. However, if the OTC medicine is administered by staff, then it
when the devices should be used, what staff to be trained, and where to keep the
devices. Pg 75. - AED'S = Automated external defibrillators (AED's) are designed to be
applied by medical and nonmedical personnel with little training. The Correctional
Administrator and Physician will determine
be reviewed Bi-annually. Pg77. - A registered dietitian = The Dietitian will review the
medical diets / Menu etc. annually for jails however for Juveniles it will
Mass Disaster Drills - = Conducted over a 3-year period. Simulated emergency drill
involving mass disruption, natural disaster, internal or external disaster. Pg. 81.
Man Down Drill - This will be conducted 1x per year. Life threating emergency involving
an individual. Pg 81.
,Good Administrative Practice. Pg 75. - Maintaining inventory lists of all clinical
equipment is?
A Provider - = This is defined as a NP, Physician, Physician assistant. NP, PA, MH, and
OD are all Providers. Pg 50.
A Prescriber - = This is defined as a NP, Physician, Physician assistant, Optometrist, or
dentist. Pg 50.
for the RHA to keep records. Pg 50. - Licensure = It is the health staff's job to maintain
their own license and certification. It is not the RHA responsibility however it is helpful
2 years. Pg 55. - Correctional officers = These people receive health-related training
every
Inmates - = in a peer health related programs are permitted to Assist patient in activates
of daily living, Participate in a buddy system for nonacutely suicidal inmates,
Participating in hospice programs. Pg 58.
Cannot collect sick calls, schedule appts, view health records, handle or administer
medications, handle surgical tools - sharp objects. Pg 58. - Inmate workers are not
allowed to=
may assist health staff with routine tasks such as Clean the health services unit,
Assemble blank health record forms, Work in a laboratory that makes prosthetic
devices, Handle biohazardous wastes. Pg 59 - Inmate workers are allowed to = .
Annually - Clinical performance enhancement reviews conducted?
75 - . It is required by NCCHC that which % of correctional officers must receive health
related training?
CO's and Health staff - Both are appropriate as long as it is permitted by law. Pg 57. -
Who can administer or deliver prescription medications to inmates?
RHA - Who is responsible for approving the staffing plan?
RHA and Facility Administrator. Pg 64. - The new employee orientation program is
approved by?
: Yearly. Pg 64. - New employee orientation program must be reviewed?
CQI (continuous quality improvement committee) Pg 65. - . The effectiveness of the
orientation program should be evaluated by?
Physician = MD or DO. - This person has the final authority, final judgement regarding
clinical issues with PT care. Pg 4.
jeopardized - Medical autonomy is when = Cancellation of community
consultants' appointments, Discontinuance of necessary medial diets without medical
approval, Custody staff is too low to carry out day to day medical support.
, Administrative meetings - = are attended by correctional administrator, RHA, medical,
dental, mental health, and correctional staff. These are quarterly meetings. Pg 8.
monthly. Pg. 8. - Health Meetings and Statistical Report = These are both
custody and health staff members. Pg 8. - Facility staff includes =
Date, location, attendance, topics discussed, corrective action and plans and previous
concerns from the past meetings. Pg 8-9. - Meeting minutes or summaries include =
NCCHC standards. - Healthcare policies = These should be cross-referenced with the
Facilities do not need policies on topics that do not apply to them. Pg
10.
Thresholds - = are the expected level of performance established by the quality
improvement committee. Pg 13.
So problems can be identified early, and strategies developed for resolution. Pg 13. -
What is the benefit of a CQI program =
high risk, high volume, or problem prone aspects of health care to patients. Pg 13. -
What is the essential element of a CQI = To monitor
At least quarterly. Pg 12. - CQI MEETINGS ARE HOW OFTEN =
Grievances - What is one topic that the CQI program does not measure in studies = . Pg
14.
Annually Pg 14. - The CQI measures each major service area - how often =
housed single cell, segregated, max housing and during intake process. Pg 17. - How is
Privacy made difficult in jails = Assessing Pts when
RHA. Pg 19. - Access to Health Records = This is controlled by the
prominent place in the health record. Pg 21. - The problem list = is best kept in a
TRUE - TRUE OR FALSE
Health Records needed on every IM = NO - A complete health record is not necessarily
established on every inmate; however, any health encounter after the receiving
screening requires the initiation of a record. Pg 20.
It is NOT necessary or NOT desirable - Health staff having access to criminal records =
that all health staff members have access to the criminal history of their
patients. Pg 21.
30 DAYS. Pg 23. - Clinical mortality review must be conducted within =
This is a review of the clinical care provided to the PT and circumstances leading up to
the death. Completed within 30 days. Pg 23. - What is the Clinical Mortality Review? =
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Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis. Women must be counseled on these topics and
should be available. Pg 121. - Vaccinations offered to the pregnant inmate during her
3rd trimester should include (regardless of whether they were vaccinated outside of
pregnancy).
:
24hrs - PT Care and Treatment = A sign explaining the services and how to access care
should be posted in the intake/ processing area. Within of arrival the
Pt is provided with written, electronic, or video information about how to access services
for Medical Dental and MH, Fee for services and grievance process. Pg 87.
good practice to provide follow up orientation. Pg 87. - Follow up Orientation = Since the
admission process can be stressful and the PT may not recall the details later on, it is
Receiving Screening - = This is completed upon the Pts arrival & performed to ensure
that all emergent and urgent health needs are met. This is completed to identify current
or potential emergency situations, to ensure that Pts with active treatment obtained the
continued treatment needed. Pg 89.
RHA - = The approves the receiving screening form. Pg 88.
Health Trained Correction Staff - = These can complete screenings when health staff
are not on duty. Pg 89.
opiate hx is obtained. Pg 89. - Pregnant Female = In screening, if the PT presents to be
pregnant an
receiving facility in a timely manner. Pg 91. - Transfer of Pts = When Pts are transferred
from an intake facility, Pts who do not have an initial medical, dental or MH
assessments are to be evaluated at the
14 days or sooner. Pg 96. - Mental Health Screening = These are performed within
within 30 days. Pg 96. - Mental health Evals with positive screenings = When Pts are
positive per the mental health screening -These need to be completed
mentally ill and disabled Pts are identified, to prevent deterioration of their functioning,
and to receive treatment. Pg 97. - Mental Health screenings Purpose = To ensure that
the
14 Calendar Days. Pg 94 - Full population assessment completed within?
,2 days. Pg 94. - Individual assessment completed within?
Physician. Pg 95. - Initial health assessment - the content of this is controlled by?
Nurse Administrator and Physician. Pg 103. - Who signs and approves the nursing
protocols?
This will allow PT to gain a degree of Ownership on his/her part and most likely lead to
a higher rate of compliance. Pg 104. - Engaging Pts in the development of their
treatment plan benefits how?
Diagnostic Test and Treatment results. Pg 104. - Treatment plans are modified as
clinically indicated by what?
returned to the pharmacy. Pg 70. - = It is recommended that when a facility uses a
sealed, prepackaged unit dose system, the unused portion be
overdose or toxicologic emergencies are likely. Pg 69. - Poison Control Contact = The
Poison Control Number needs to be posted where
RHA & Pharmacist - These two will ensure that the pharmacy is operating legally and
properly. Pg 70.
reverse the opiate overdose. Pg 70. - It is important for facilities to have Naloxone due
to the current opiate epidemic per overdoses and use. Injectable or Nasal Naloxone
needs to be available to
Physician and Facility Administrator. Pg 71. - Self-Medication Program = This is
approved by the
physician, RHA, and assistance from the pharmacist. Pg 72. - Formulary = The
formulary may be developed by the
needs to be documented in the health record. Pg73. - OTC Medications = Over the
counter (OTC) medications received by inmates through commissary does not need to
be documented in the health record. If the IM obtains his own OTC medication no
documentation is needed. However, if the OTC medicine is administered by staff, then it
when the devices should be used, what staff to be trained, and where to keep the
devices. Pg 75. - AED'S = Automated external defibrillators (AED's) are designed to be
applied by medical and nonmedical personnel with little training. The Correctional
Administrator and Physician will determine
be reviewed Bi-annually. Pg77. - A registered dietitian = The Dietitian will review the
medical diets / Menu etc. annually for jails however for Juveniles it will
Mass Disaster Drills - = Conducted over a 3-year period. Simulated emergency drill
involving mass disruption, natural disaster, internal or external disaster. Pg. 81.
Man Down Drill - This will be conducted 1x per year. Life threating emergency involving
an individual. Pg 81.
,Good Administrative Practice. Pg 75. - Maintaining inventory lists of all clinical
equipment is?
A Provider - = This is defined as a NP, Physician, Physician assistant. NP, PA, MH, and
OD are all Providers. Pg 50.
A Prescriber - = This is defined as a NP, Physician, Physician assistant, Optometrist, or
dentist. Pg 50.
for the RHA to keep records. Pg 50. - Licensure = It is the health staff's job to maintain
their own license and certification. It is not the RHA responsibility however it is helpful
2 years. Pg 55. - Correctional officers = These people receive health-related training
every
Inmates - = in a peer health related programs are permitted to Assist patient in activates
of daily living, Participate in a buddy system for nonacutely suicidal inmates,
Participating in hospice programs. Pg 58.
Cannot collect sick calls, schedule appts, view health records, handle or administer
medications, handle surgical tools - sharp objects. Pg 58. - Inmate workers are not
allowed to=
may assist health staff with routine tasks such as Clean the health services unit,
Assemble blank health record forms, Work in a laboratory that makes prosthetic
devices, Handle biohazardous wastes. Pg 59 - Inmate workers are allowed to = .
Annually - Clinical performance enhancement reviews conducted?
75 - . It is required by NCCHC that which % of correctional officers must receive health
related training?
CO's and Health staff - Both are appropriate as long as it is permitted by law. Pg 57. -
Who can administer or deliver prescription medications to inmates?
RHA - Who is responsible for approving the staffing plan?
RHA and Facility Administrator. Pg 64. - The new employee orientation program is
approved by?
: Yearly. Pg 64. - New employee orientation program must be reviewed?
CQI (continuous quality improvement committee) Pg 65. - . The effectiveness of the
orientation program should be evaluated by?
Physician = MD or DO. - This person has the final authority, final judgement regarding
clinical issues with PT care. Pg 4.
jeopardized - Medical autonomy is when = Cancellation of community
consultants' appointments, Discontinuance of necessary medial diets without medical
approval, Custody staff is too low to carry out day to day medical support.
, Administrative meetings - = are attended by correctional administrator, RHA, medical,
dental, mental health, and correctional staff. These are quarterly meetings. Pg 8.
monthly. Pg. 8. - Health Meetings and Statistical Report = These are both
custody and health staff members. Pg 8. - Facility staff includes =
Date, location, attendance, topics discussed, corrective action and plans and previous
concerns from the past meetings. Pg 8-9. - Meeting minutes or summaries include =
NCCHC standards. - Healthcare policies = These should be cross-referenced with the
Facilities do not need policies on topics that do not apply to them. Pg
10.
Thresholds - = are the expected level of performance established by the quality
improvement committee. Pg 13.
So problems can be identified early, and strategies developed for resolution. Pg 13. -
What is the benefit of a CQI program =
high risk, high volume, or problem prone aspects of health care to patients. Pg 13. -
What is the essential element of a CQI = To monitor
At least quarterly. Pg 12. - CQI MEETINGS ARE HOW OFTEN =
Grievances - What is one topic that the CQI program does not measure in studies = . Pg
14.
Annually Pg 14. - The CQI measures each major service area - how often =
housed single cell, segregated, max housing and during intake process. Pg 17. - How is
Privacy made difficult in jails = Assessing Pts when
RHA. Pg 19. - Access to Health Records = This is controlled by the
prominent place in the health record. Pg 21. - The problem list = is best kept in a
TRUE - TRUE OR FALSE
Health Records needed on every IM = NO - A complete health record is not necessarily
established on every inmate; however, any health encounter after the receiving
screening requires the initiation of a record. Pg 20.
It is NOT necessary or NOT desirable - Health staff having access to criminal records =
that all health staff members have access to the criminal history of their
patients. Pg 21.
30 DAYS. Pg 23. - Clinical mortality review must be conducted within =
This is a review of the clinical care provided to the PT and circumstances leading up to
the death. Completed within 30 days. Pg 23. - What is the Clinical Mortality Review? =
