CCHP Exam Study Questions
Access to Care - ANS In a timely manner, a patient can be seen by a
R
clinician, be given a professional clinical judgment,and receive care that is
E
ordered
H
Acutely suicidal inmates - ANS Constant observation
IG
Administrative Meetings - ANS Quarterly, facilitate health care delivery
H
through joint monitoring, planning, and problem resolution by health and
G
correctional administrators
IN
Administrative review (death procedure) - ANS Assessment of correctional
and emergency response actions surrounding a death
LY
Advance Directives - ANS Written protocols that specify end of life
F
decisions
Adverse Clinical Event - ANS Injury or death caused by medical
management rather than by the patient's disease or condition; Example is giving
the wrong medication to a patient during med pass
, 2
Aids to impairment, such as prostheses and hearing aids for elderly inmates -
ANS Not a requirement, but must be supplied when health would be adversely
affected
R
Amount of required continuing education for NCCHC re-certification for an
E
indvidual - ANS 18 hours per year, 6 related to correctional health care
H
Basic orientation on first day of on-site service - ANS Addresses relevant
G
security and health services policies and procedures, response to facility
I
emergency situations, functional position description, and inmate-staff
H
relationships
G
Changes to individual health service policies--documentation needs - ANS
N
Dated and signed individually by the RHA and responsible physician
YI
Chronic disease - ANS An illness or condition that affects an individual's
L
wellbeing for an extended interval, usually at least 6 months
F
Chronic disease program - ANS Incorporates a treatment plan and regular
clinic visits. Progress monitored by clinician, includes patient education
Chronic Disease Program - ANS Treatment plan, regular clinic visits, patient
education
, 3
Chronic diseases - ANS Asthma, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, HIV, HTN,
Seizure disorder, TB, Sickle cell, major mental illness
R
Clinical encounters - ANS Interactions between patients and health care
E
professionals that involve a treatment and/or exchange of confidential
H
information
G
Clinical mortality review - ANS Assessment of clinical care provided and the
I
circumstances leading up to a death. May be conducted by a physician not
H
involved in the inmate's care. Results should be shared with the unit health staff
G
involved.
N
Clinical performance enhancement - ANS Evaluates the appropriateness of
I
services delivered by all direct patient care clinicians, RNs, and LPNs. Done at
Y
least annually, kept confidential. Peer review.
FL
Clinical restraint - ANS Therapeutic intervention initiated by medical or MH
staff to use devices designed to safely limit a patient's mobility; Not to exceed 12
hours, monitor for circulation and nerve damage
Clinical seclusion - ANS Therapeutic intervention initiated by medical or
mental health staff to safely