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1. The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and eliminates any barri-
ers to inmates receiving health services in a timely manner.: Access to Care
2. The facility has a designated MH authority responsible for MH care ser-
vices.: Responsible MH Authority
3. Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for clinical decisions
regarding the serious MH needs of inmates.: Clinical Autonomy
4. Administrative meetings are held. Staff meetings are held. Stats reports are
generated monthly.: Administrative Meetings and Reports
5. The facility has policies and procedures that address each of the NCCHC
standards.: Policies and Procedures
6. A CQI program monitors and improves MH care delivered in the facility.: -
Continuous Quality Improvement Program
7. MH staff are prepared to implement the MH aspects of the facility's emer-
gency response plan.: Emergency Response Plan
8. Communication occurs betwen nonclinical staff regarding inmates' signifi-
cant MH needs that must be considered for classification decisions.: Commu-
nication on Patients' MH Needs
9. Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are conducted in private
to encourage the patient's use of MH services.: Privacy of Care
10. Deaths are reviewed to determine the appropriateness of MH care and to
determine if changes to P&P are needed.: Procedure in the Event of an Inmate
Death
11. Addresses inmate's complaints about MH services.: Grievance Mechanism
for MH Complaints
12. There is an effective program that includes surveillance, prevention and
control of communicable disease.: Infection Prevention and Control Program
13. The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to prevent
adverse and near-miss clinical events.: Patient Safety
14. MH staff work in a safe environment.: Staff Safety
15. The site has P&P regarding detection, prevention and reduction of sexual
abuse consistent with federal law.: Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations
16. Medical and psychological trauma of sexual abuse is minimized as much
as possible by prompt MH intervention.: Response to Sexual Abuse
17. MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with their licen-
sure.: Credentials
18. Evaluates the appropriateness of services delivered by direct patient care
staff.: Clinical Performance Enhancement
19. All MHP's are appropriately oriented and participate in annual continuing
ed.: Training for Mental Health Staff
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20. The MH authority in cooperation with the DOC guides the mental health
related training of correctional officers.: Mental Health Training for Correctional
Officers
21. Personnel who administer medication are properly trained.: Medication Ad-
ministration Training
22. Inmates do not provide mental health services.: Inmate Workers
23. A sufficient number of staff provide inmates with adequate treatment
consistent with the standards.: Mental Health Staffing
24. A trained "mental health liaison" coordinates MH services when no mental
health staff are available for 24 hours.: Mental Health Liaison
25. Pharmaceutical operations are sufficient to meet the needs of the facility
and conform to legal requirements.: Mental Health Pharmaceutical Operations
26. Medication services are clinically appropriate and provided in a timely
manner.: Medication Services
27. Sufficient and suitable space, supplies, and equipment are available for
mental health services.: Clinical Space, Equipment, And Supplies
28. On-site diagnostic services are registered and accredited.: Diagnostic Ser-
vices
29. Inpatient hospitalizations and specialty care are provided to patients in
need of these services.: Inpatient Psychiatric Care
30. Info about the availability of and access to mental health services is
communicated orally and in writing to inmates upon arrival - in a language
they understand.: Information on Mental Health Services
31. A receiving screening is performed on all inmates at the intake facility.: -
Receiving Screenings for MH Needs
32. A transfer screening is performed on all intra-system transfers.: Transfer
Screening
33. All inmates receive an initial MH assessment. Positive findings receive a
MH evaluation.: Mental Health Assessment And Evaluation
34. All inmates have the opportunity daily to request mental health care; MH
staff respond on a timely basis.: Nonemergency Mental Health Care Requests
And Services
35. MH emergencies are appropriately managed.: Emergency Services
36. The mental health of segregated inmates is monitored regularly.: Segregat-
ed Inmates
37. Patients are transported in a timely manner for MH appointments both
inside and outside of the facility.: Patient Escort
38. All aspects of inmates' MH care are coordinated and monitored from ad-
mission to discharge.: Continuity & Coordination of MH Care During Incarceration
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1. The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and eliminates any barri-
ers to inmates receiving health services in a timely manner.: Access to Care
2. The facility has a designated MH authority responsible for MH care ser-
vices.: Responsible MH Authority
3. Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for clinical decisions
regarding the serious MH needs of inmates.: Clinical Autonomy
4. Administrative meetings are held. Staff meetings are held. Stats reports are
generated monthly.: Administrative Meetings and Reports
5. The facility has policies and procedures that address each of the NCCHC
standards.: Policies and Procedures
6. A CQI program monitors and improves MH care delivered in the facility.: -
Continuous Quality Improvement Program
7. MH staff are prepared to implement the MH aspects of the facility's emer-
gency response plan.: Emergency Response Plan
8. Communication occurs betwen nonclinical staff regarding inmates' signifi-
cant MH needs that must be considered for classification decisions.: Commu-
nication on Patients' MH Needs
9. Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are conducted in private
to encourage the patient's use of MH services.: Privacy of Care
10. Deaths are reviewed to determine the appropriateness of MH care and to
determine if changes to P&P are needed.: Procedure in the Event of an Inmate
Death
11. Addresses inmate's complaints about MH services.: Grievance Mechanism
for MH Complaints
12. There is an effective program that includes surveillance, prevention and
control of communicable disease.: Infection Prevention and Control Program
13. The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to prevent
adverse and near-miss clinical events.: Patient Safety
14. MH staff work in a safe environment.: Staff Safety
15. The site has P&P regarding detection, prevention and reduction of sexual
abuse consistent with federal law.: Federal Sexual Abuse Regulations
16. Medical and psychological trauma of sexual abuse is minimized as much
as possible by prompt MH intervention.: Response to Sexual Abuse
17. MHP's have credentials and provide services consistent with their licen-
sure.: Credentials
18. Evaluates the appropriateness of services delivered by direct patient care
staff.: Clinical Performance Enhancement
19. All MHP's are appropriately oriented and participate in annual continuing
ed.: Training for Mental Health Staff
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20. The MH authority in cooperation with the DOC guides the mental health
related training of correctional officers.: Mental Health Training for Correctional
Officers
21. Personnel who administer medication are properly trained.: Medication Ad-
ministration Training
22. Inmates do not provide mental health services.: Inmate Workers
23. A sufficient number of staff provide inmates with adequate treatment
consistent with the standards.: Mental Health Staffing
24. A trained "mental health liaison" coordinates MH services when no mental
health staff are available for 24 hours.: Mental Health Liaison
25. Pharmaceutical operations are sufficient to meet the needs of the facility
and conform to legal requirements.: Mental Health Pharmaceutical Operations
26. Medication services are clinically appropriate and provided in a timely
manner.: Medication Services
27. Sufficient and suitable space, supplies, and equipment are available for
mental health services.: Clinical Space, Equipment, And Supplies
28. On-site diagnostic services are registered and accredited.: Diagnostic Ser-
vices
29. Inpatient hospitalizations and specialty care are provided to patients in
need of these services.: Inpatient Psychiatric Care
30. Info about the availability of and access to mental health services is
communicated orally and in writing to inmates upon arrival - in a language
they understand.: Information on Mental Health Services
31. A receiving screening is performed on all inmates at the intake facility.: -
Receiving Screenings for MH Needs
32. A transfer screening is performed on all intra-system transfers.: Transfer
Screening
33. All inmates receive an initial MH assessment. Positive findings receive a
MH evaluation.: Mental Health Assessment And Evaluation
34. All inmates have the opportunity daily to request mental health care; MH
staff respond on a timely basis.: Nonemergency Mental Health Care Requests
And Services
35. MH emergencies are appropriately managed.: Emergency Services
36. The mental health of segregated inmates is monitored regularly.: Segregat-
ed Inmates
37. Patients are transported in a timely manner for MH appointments both
inside and outside of the facility.: Patient Escort
38. All aspects of inmates' MH care are coordinated and monitored from ad-
mission to discharge.: Continuity & Coordination of MH Care During Incarceration
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