CCMC Certification Test Questions and Answers

AAPM&R American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Access to Care The ability and ease of clients to obtain healthcare when they need it. Accessible A term used to denote building facilities that are barrier-free thus enabling all members of society safe access, including persons with physical disabilities. Accountable Care Organization (ACO) A set of healthcare providers including primary care physicians, specialists, and hospitals that work together collaboratively and accept collective accountability for the cost and quality of care delivered to a population of patients. ACO's became popular in the Medicare fee-for-service benefit system as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Accreditation A standardized program for evaluating healthcare organizations to ensure a specified level of quality, as defined by a set of national industry standards. Organizations that meet accreditation standards receive an official authorization or approval of their services. Accreditation entails a voluntary survey process that assesses the extent of a healthcare organization's compliance with the standards for the purpose of improving the systems and processes of care (performance) and, in so doing, improving client outcomes. Actionable Tort A legal duty, imposed by statute or otherwise, owing by defendant to the one injured. Active Listening A structured way of communication and interacting in which one is actively engaged with the speaker primarily through focused attention and suspension of one's own frame of reference, biases, distractions and judgment. A communication technique that improves personal relationships, fosters understanding, and facilitates cooperation and collaboration and eliminates conflict. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Routine activities an individual tends to do every day for self-care and normal living. These include eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, transferring (such as walking, bed to chair) and continence. Assessment of an individual's ability to perform these ADLs is important for determining an individual's ability, independence, disability or limitations. This assessment determines the type of long-term care and benefit coverage the individual needs. care may include