Question 1

Having a statewide Health Services Director (HSD) in correctional health care can be helpful because the HSD ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The Health Services Director (HSD) in correctional health care typically has both clinical and administrative experience, which is essential for effectively managing the complex health care needs within a correctional facility. This role does not necessarily provide more local control, supervise overall prison operations, or report directly to the warden, as those responsibilities and reporting structures can vary by jurisdiction and are not inherent to the role of an HSD.

Question 2

Which of the following organizations provides the most comprehensive, measurable health care standards that take into account the size and complexity of the institution and that are specific to correctional facilities?

Accepted Answer

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) is specifically focused on setting standards for health services in correctional facilities, taking into account the unique environment and needs of these institutions.

Question 3

What certification can any health professional working in corrections receive, and through which organization is the program administered?

Accepted Answer

The CCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional) certification is specifically designed for health professionals working in the corrections field and is administered by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). This certification recognizes the specialized knowledge and skills required to work in correctional health care.

Question 4

The term for a person held in custody awaiting trial, not yet convicted is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A detainee refers to someone who is held in custody, especially while awaiting trial or without having been convicted, which fits the description provided.

Question 5

The practice of requiring inmates to pay a (small) fee for predetermined, nonemergency medical treatments is called inmate _____________.

Accepted Answer

This practice is known as inmate copayment, where inmates are required to pay a small fee for certain nonemergency medical services, similar to copayments in civilian health insurance plans.

Question 6

The application of technology where a video camera, a high-speed line, and monitoring and imaging equipment are installed at a correctional facility and a medical facility, allowing videoconferencing and digital images to be transmitted and received by either site, is called ______________________.

Accepted Answer

Telemedicine involves the use of telecommunications technology to provide medical information and services remotely. In the context described, telemedicine allows for consultations, examinations, and even certain medical procedures to be conducted via videoconferencing and digital imaging, connecting patients in correctional facilities with healthcare providers at medical facilities.

Question 7

Which term describes a formal, administrative procedure whereby inmates may file complaints against a correctional facility for review by a panel?

Accepted Answer

The grievance process is the formal, administrative procedure that allows inmates to file complaints against a correctional facility, which are then reviewed by a designated panel or authority within the institution.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding health care in jails?

Accepted Answer

Jails often have protocols to screen and monitor individuals who are intoxicated, ensuring they safely go through the detoxification process. This is part of their responsibility to provide necessary healthcare and safeguard the well-being of detainees.

Question 9

Initial health screenings of inmates.

Accepted Answer

Initial health screenings of inmates should be completed within 24 hours of admission to identify any immediate health concerns that need to be addressed.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding programs for terminally ill inmates?

Accepted Answer

Some facilities have provisions for compassionate release, allowing terminally ill inmates to be released under certain conditions, recognizing the humanitarian and practical aspects of end-of-life care outside the prison environment.

Question 11

Which of the following is a recommended practice in health information management in correctional facilities?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining inmate health records separately from confinement records is a recommended practice to ensure confidentiality and proper management of health information. This separation helps protect inmate privacy and ensures that health information is used appropriately and only by authorized personnel.

Question 12

The _____________________________ is a professional association that promotes improved correctional standards and offers voluntary accreditation for all components of adult and juvenile corrections.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____________________________ is a professional association that...

Question 13

The ______________________________________ is a professional association of health care providers, individuals, or organizations interested in improving the quality of correctional health services.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________________ is a professional association of...

Question 14

The ______________________________________ is a professional association of health care workers, administrators, epidemiologists, planners, community and mental health specialists, and interested individuals who seek to protect and promote personal, mental, and environmental health through promulgation of standards, establishment of uniform practices and procedures, and research. This organization publishes standards for correctional health care without an accompanying accreditation process.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________________ is a professional association of...

Question 15

The ________________________________ designation is offered through a certification program for health care professionals working in corrections and is administered by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________________________ designation is offered through a...

Question 16

The ________________________________ is a certification program offered by the American Correctional Association to correctional officers, correctional staff, staff nurses, and nurse managers working in corrections.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________________________ is a certification program offered...

Question 17

In most states, the division of state government responsible for the operation of prisons is called the ____________________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of In most states, the division of state...

Question 18

A person being held in custody awaiting trial or disposition is called a(n) _______________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person being held in custody awaiting...

Question 19

The _______________________________ordinarily contracts with local jails to hold individuals charged with federal crimes, but not yet sentenced​.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________________________ordinarily contracts with local jails to...

Question 20

The ______________________________ is a division of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for the administration and operation of federal correctional facilities, including penitentiaries, prison camps, and metropolitan correctional centers.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ is a division of the...

Quiz 6: Correctional Facilities

Having a statewide Health Services Director (HSD) in correctional health care can be helpful because the HSD ______________________.

Which of the following organizations provides the most comprehensive, measurable health care standards that take into account the size and complexity of the institution and that are specific to correctional facilities?

What certification can any health professional working in corrections receive, and through which organization is the program administered?

The term for a person held in custody awaiting trial, not yet convicted is _____________.

The practice of requiring inmates to pay a (small) fee for predetermined, nonemergency medical treatments is called inmate _____________.

The application of technology where a video camera, a high-speed line, and monitoring and imaging equipment are installed at a correctional facility and a medical facility, allowing videoconferencing and digital images to be transmitted and received by either site, is called ______________________.

Which term describes a formal, administrative procedure whereby inmates may file complaints against a correctional facility for review by a panel?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding health care in jails?

Initial health screenings of inmates.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding programs for terminally ill inmates?

Which of the following is a recommended practice in health information management in correctional facilities?

The _____________________________ is a professional association that promotes improved correctional standards and offers voluntary accreditation for all components of adult and juvenile corrections.

The ______________________________________ is a professional association of health care providers, individuals, or organizations interested in improving the quality of correctional health services.

The ________________________________ designation is offered through a certification program for health care professionals working in corrections and is administered by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

The ________________________________ is a certification program offered by the American Correctional Association to correctional officers, correctional staff, staff nurses, and nurse managers working in corrections.

In most states, the division of state government responsible for the operation of prisons is called the ____________________________.

A person being held in custody awaiting trial or disposition is called a(n) _______________.

The _______________________________ordinarily contracts with local jails to hold individuals charged with federal crimes, but not yet sentenced.

The ______________________________ is a division of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for the administration and operation of federal correctional facilities, including penitentiaries, prison camps, and metropolitan correctional centers.

Quiz 6: Correctional Facilities

Having a statewide Health Services Director (HSD) in correctional health care can be helpful because the HSD ______________________.

Which of the following organizations provides the most comprehensive, measurable health care standards that take into account the size and complexity of the institution and that are specific to correctional facilities?

What certification can any health professional working in corrections receive, and through which organization is the program administered?

The term for a person held in custody awaiting trial, not yet convicted is _____________.

The practice of requiring inmates to pay a (small) fee for predetermined, nonemergency medical treatments is called inmate _____________.

The application of technology where a video camera, a high-speed line, and monitoring and imaging equipment are installed at a correctional facility and a medical facility, allowing videoconferencing and digital images to be transmitted and received by either site, is called ______________________.

Which term describes a formal, administrative procedure whereby inmates may file complaints against a correctional facility for review by a panel?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding health care in jails?

Initial health screenings of inmates.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding programs for terminally ill inmates?

Which of the following is a recommended practice in health information management in correctional facilities?

The _____________________________ is a professional association that promotes improved correctional standards and offers voluntary accreditation for all components of adult and juvenile corrections.​

The ______________________________________ is a professional association of health care providers, individuals, or organizations interested in improving the quality of correctional health services.​

The ________________________________ designation is offered through a certification program for health care professionals working in corrections and is administered by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.​

The ________________________________ is a certification program offered by the American Correctional Association to correctional officers, correctional staff, staff nurses, and nurse managers working in corrections.​

In most states, the division of state government responsible for the operation of prisons is called the ____________________________.​

A person being held in custody awaiting trial or disposition is called a(n) _______________.​

The _______________________________ordinarily contracts with local jails to hold individuals charged with federal crimes, but not yet sentenced​.

The ______________________________ is a division of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for the administration and operation of federal correctional facilities, including penitentiaries, prison camps, and metropolitan correctional centers.​

The _____________________________ is a professional association that promotes improved correctional standards and offers voluntary accreditation for all components of adult and juvenile corrections.

The ______________________________________ is a professional association of health care providers, individuals, or organizations interested in improving the quality of correctional health services.

The ________________________________ designation is offered through a certification program for health care professionals working in corrections and is administered by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

The ________________________________ is a certification program offered by the American Correctional Association to correctional officers, correctional staff, staff nurses, and nurse managers working in corrections.

In most states, the division of state government responsible for the operation of prisons is called the ____________________________.

A person being held in custody awaiting trial or disposition is called a(n) _______________.

The _______________________________ordinarily contracts with local jails to hold individuals charged with federal crimes, but not yet sentenced.

The ______________________________ is a division of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for the administration and operation of federal correctional facilities, including penitentiaries, prison camps, and metropolitan correctional centers.