PDATED 2025-2026 CCHP EXAM
U
WITH Q&A VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
ccess to Care - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely
A
manner.
esponsible Health Authority (RHA) - CORRECT ANSWER-The RHA functions to
R
ensure that health services are organized, adequate and efficient.
edical Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical decisions are made for clinical
M
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).
dministrative Meetings & Reports - CORRECT ANSWER-Administrative meetings are
A
held at least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at least monthly. Statistical reports
are made at least monthly.
olicies & Procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-They are site specific. Reviewed at least
P
annually. Policies cross reference an NCCHC standard.
QI Program - CORRECT ANSWER-CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly.
C
Initiates process and/or outcome CQI studies.
mergency Response Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-At least one mass disaster and one
E
man down drill is conducted annually so every shift participates within 3 years.
(Classroom or tabletop exercises do not meet the standard.)
ommunication on patients' health needs - CORRECT ANSWER-Health and custody
C
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.
, rivacy of Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Discussions regarding patient care occur in
P
private. Clinical treatment encounters occur in private.
rocedure in the event of an inmate death - CORRECT ANSWER-All deaths are
P
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.
rievance mechanism for health complaints - CORRECT ANSWER-Responses are
G
timely and based on principles of adequate medical care.
Infection Control - CORRECT ANSWER-An exposure control plan is reviewed and
updated annually.
atient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Systems are in place to prevent adverse and
P
near miss clinical events.
Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Health Staff work in a safe environment.
REA - CORRECT ANSWER-Facilities comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of
P
2003.
esponse to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-Health staff are trained in how to
R
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.
redentials - CORRECT ANSWER-Qualified health care professionals do not perform
C
tasks beyond those permitted by their credentials.
linical Performance Enhancement - CORRECT ANSWER-Performance of direct
C
patient care clinicians are reviewed at least annually.
rofessional Development - CORRECT ANSWER-Full time qualified health care
P
professionals obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year or if they are a CCHP
ealth Training for Correctional Officers - CORRECT ANSWER-Received every 2
H
years by at least 75% from each shift
edication administration training - CORRECT ANSWER-Correctional or health staff
M
who administer medication are permitted to do so and are trained as needed.
U
WITH Q&A VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
ccess to Care - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely
A
manner.
esponsible Health Authority (RHA) - CORRECT ANSWER-The RHA functions to
R
ensure that health services are organized, adequate and efficient.
edical Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical decisions are made for clinical
M
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).
dministrative Meetings & Reports - CORRECT ANSWER-Administrative meetings are
A
held at least quarterly. Health staff meetings occur at least monthly. Statistical reports
are made at least monthly.
olicies & Procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-They are site specific. Reviewed at least
P
annually. Policies cross reference an NCCHC standard.
QI Program - CORRECT ANSWER-CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly.
C
Initiates process and/or outcome CQI studies.
mergency Response Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-At least one mass disaster and one
E
man down drill is conducted annually so every shift participates within 3 years.
(Classroom or tabletop exercises do not meet the standard.)
ommunication on patients' health needs - CORRECT ANSWER-Health and custody
C
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.
, rivacy of Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Discussions regarding patient care occur in
P
private. Clinical treatment encounters occur in private.
rocedure in the event of an inmate death - CORRECT ANSWER-All deaths are
P
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.
rievance mechanism for health complaints - CORRECT ANSWER-Responses are
G
timely and based on principles of adequate medical care.
Infection Control - CORRECT ANSWER-An exposure control plan is reviewed and
updated annually.
atient Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Systems are in place to prevent adverse and
P
near miss clinical events.
Staff Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Health Staff work in a safe environment.
REA - CORRECT ANSWER-Facilities comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of
P
2003.
esponse to Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-Health staff are trained in how to
R
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.
redentials - CORRECT ANSWER-Qualified health care professionals do not perform
C
tasks beyond those permitted by their credentials.
linical Performance Enhancement - CORRECT ANSWER-Performance of direct
C
patient care clinicians are reviewed at least annually.
rofessional Development - CORRECT ANSWER-Full time qualified health care
P
professionals obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year or if they are a CCHP
ealth Training for Correctional Officers - CORRECT ANSWER-Received every 2
H
years by at least 75% from each shift
edication administration training - CORRECT ANSWER-Correctional or health staff
M
who administer medication are permitted to do so and are trained as needed.
