CCHP Exam
, Access to Care - ANSWER A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner.
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - ANSWER The RHA functions to ensure that health services are organized,
adequate and efficient.
Medical Autonomy - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Administrative meetings are held at least quarterly. Health staff
meetings occur at least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least monthly.
Policies & Procedures - ANSWER They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually. Policies cross reference an
NCCHC standard.
CQI Program - ANSWER CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome CQI
studies.
Emergency Response Plan - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical treatment encounters
occur in private.
, Access to Care - ANSWER A patient can be seen by a clinician in a timely manner.
Responsible Health Authority (RHA) - ANSWER The RHA functions to ensure that health services are organized,
adequate and efficient.
Medical Autonomy - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Administrative meetings are held at least quarterly. Health staff
meetings occur at least monthly. Statistical reports are made at least monthly.
Policies & Procedures - ANSWER They are site specific. Reviewed at least annually. Policies cross reference an
NCCHC standard.
CQI Program - ANSWER CQI Committee meets no less than quarterly. Initiates process and/or outcome CQI
studies.
Emergency Response Plan - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Discussions regarding patient care occur in private. Clinical treatment encounters
occur in private.
