Question 1

In comparing current Joint Commission accreditation and accreditation done in the past, what are some approaches that have been reduced? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

1. Scheduled survey visits have not changed.
2. Accreditation has moved to a more focused approach with recognition that trying to assess everything was not reasonable-using core measures to direct the survey.
3. Nursing staff has always been included in accreditation, though levels of involvement have varied.
4. Developing a plan for the survey has always been part of the process.
5. The Joint Commission now recommends a non-punitive approach to errors.

Question 2

Measurement of access to care integrates ________, ________, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Measurement of access to care integrates ________,...

Question 3

The hospital's risk management department has identified patient falls as the event most likely to result in financial risk to the organization. Which activities should this group initiate? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

1. This education will be helpful to direct care providers. The information gained on these reports may help predict future falls and help to prevent them.
2. Fall risk assessments can be helpful in identifying patients at risk, but these assessments must be done correctly.
3. This information can help other providers avoid situations in which near-falls have occurred in the past.
4. Rapidly investigating falls is essential to reduce the liability to the hospital.
5. Quality improvement and risk management initiatives must follow all of the confidentiality regulations followed by other providers.

Question 4

The newly licensed nurse asks a more experienced nurse if it is advisable to carry personal malpractice insurance. Which reply, made by the experienced nurse, is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

1. Even though the hospital carries blanket insurance, the nurse should protect him- or herself with individual coverage. If the nurse does make an error, the hospital may not cover the nurse or may sue the nurse to recover monetary damages.
2. All nurses should carry individual insurance.
3. This is a widely held opinion.
4. There is no evidence that a nurse with insurance is more likely to get sued.

Question 5

Which statement about the effect of healthcare quality report cards is accurate?

Accepted Answer

1. There is no evidence that these report cards have influenced consumer health decisions.
2. These report cards are accessible to consumers via websites.
3. This is the primary issue with these report cards. There is no guarantee that publishing negative report cards will have any influence on how the employees of a facility do their jobs.
4. Many healthcare decisions are still based upon geography, tradition, or personal beliefs about a facility.

Quiz 18: Implementing Healthcare Quality Improvement

In comparing current Joint Commission accreditation and accreditation done in the past, what are some approaches that have been reduced? Select all that apply.

Measurement of access to care integrates , , and .

The hospital's risk management department has identified patient falls as the event most likely to result in financial risk to the organization. Which activities should this group initiate? Select all that apply.

The newly licensed nurse asks a more experienced nurse if it is advisable to carry personal malpractice insurance. Which reply, made by the experienced nurse, is the most accurate?

Which statement about the effect of healthcare quality report cards is accurate?