Access to Care - ANSWER A clinician sees the patient and provides the
necessary care within a timely manner.
AED (Automatic Defibrillator) - Answer An electronic device that reads heart
rhythms and delivers an electric shock to a patient if necessary.
Clinical Encounters - Answer between inmates and healthcare professionals that
entail the exchange of confidential information/treatment.
Grievance - Answer Legal document, or complaint submitted by an inmate
regarding medical, mental, or dental care while in detention.
Special Needs Patient - ANSWER With chronic diseases or conditions that
require care.
Sick Call - Answer: Evaluate or treat an ambulatory patient in a clinical
environment.
Medical Isolation - Answer Housing in a separate room, following the CDC
guidelines.
Emergency - ANSWER Medical, Mental, and Dental Health Care for acute
accidents or unforeseen health needs that cannot wait for the next planned sick
call or clinic.
, Describe NCCHC - ANSWER 1. Founded in 1970; 2. Non-profit; 3. Sets
standards for health services in prisons and jails; 4. Conducts surveys every
three years.
Why is NCCHC crucial for CHS? - ANSWER Voluntary Health Service;
Accreditation Sets; Standards for Correctional Health
True or false? NCCHC Certification passes with 100% on Essential Standards
and 85% on Important Standards. - ANSWER True
Tell what is the primary difference between OSHA and NCCHC. OSHA is a
federal regulatory agency that can inspect jails at any time.
NCCHC is a voluntary, non-licensing agency invited by CHS and MCSO.
CQI for <500 convicts includes 1 process study each year.
One outcome study per year.
RHA (Regional Health Authority) on site | ANSWER Weekly
Administrative meetings will occur - ANSWER Quarterly
Are there any health staff meetings? - Answer monthly.
Statistical reports are submitted - ANSWER Monthly.
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