CCHP-MH EXAM 2025
, Access to Care - ANSWER The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and eliminates any
barriers to inmates receiving health services in a timely manner.
Responsible MH Authority - ANSWER The facility has a designated MH authority responsible for
MH care services.
Clinical Autonomy - ANSWER Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for clinical
decisions regarding the serious MH needs of inmates.
Administrative Meetings and Reports - ANSWER Administrative meetings are held. Staff
meetings are held. Stats reports are generated monthly.
Policies and Procedures - ANSWER The facility has policies and procedures that address each of the
NCCHC standards.
Continuous Quality Improvement Program - ANSWER A CQI program monitors and improves
MH care delivered in the facility.
Emergency Response Plan - ANSWER MH staff are prepared to implement the MH aspects of the
facility's emergency response plan.
Communication on Patients' MH Needs - ANSWER Communication occurs betwen
nonclinical staff regarding inmates' significant MH needs that must be considered for
classification decisions.
Privacy of Care - ANSWER Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are conducted in
private to encourage the patient's use of MH services.
Procedure in the Event of an Inmate Death - ANSWER Deaths are reviewed to determine the
appropriateness of MH care and to determine if changes to P&P are needed.
Grievance Mechanism for MH Complaints - ANSWER Addresses inmate's complaints about
MH services.
Infection Prevention and Control Program - ANSWER There is an effective program that
includes surveillance, prevention and control of communicable disease.
Patient Safety - ANSWER The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to
prevent adverse and near-miss clinical events.
Staff Safety - ANSWER MH staff work in a safe environment.
, Access to Care - ANSWER The MH Authority ensures adequate MH services and eliminates any
barriers to inmates receiving health services in a timely manner.
Responsible MH Authority - ANSWER The facility has a designated MH authority responsible for
MH care services.
Clinical Autonomy - ANSWER Qualified MH professionals have sole responsibility for clinical
decisions regarding the serious MH needs of inmates.
Administrative Meetings and Reports - ANSWER Administrative meetings are held. Staff
meetings are held. Stats reports are generated monthly.
Policies and Procedures - ANSWER The facility has policies and procedures that address each of the
NCCHC standards.
Continuous Quality Improvement Program - ANSWER A CQI program monitors and improves
MH care delivered in the facility.
Emergency Response Plan - ANSWER MH staff are prepared to implement the MH aspects of the
facility's emergency response plan.
Communication on Patients' MH Needs - ANSWER Communication occurs betwen
nonclinical staff regarding inmates' significant MH needs that must be considered for
classification decisions.
Privacy of Care - ANSWER Discussion of patient info and clinical encounters are conducted in
private to encourage the patient's use of MH services.
Procedure in the Event of an Inmate Death - ANSWER Deaths are reviewed to determine the
appropriateness of MH care and to determine if changes to P&P are needed.
Grievance Mechanism for MH Complaints - ANSWER Addresses inmate's complaints about
MH services.
Infection Prevention and Control Program - ANSWER There is an effective program that
includes surveillance, prevention and control of communicable disease.
Patient Safety - ANSWER The MH authority promotes patient safety; institutes systems to
prevent adverse and near-miss clinical events.
Staff Safety - ANSWER MH staff work in a safe environment.
