MEPAP II QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MEPAP II audit - Answer- a thorough review - can be associated with the charts/medical records or various programs or services. evaluate - Answer- Examine and judge carefully. To judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of something; to assess. salaried staff - Answer- Staff that are paid an automatic sum annually. It is not based upon specific hours worked. per diem staff - Answer- Staff that are called upon to report "as needed". hourly staff - Answer- Staff that are paid a specific amount of hourly wage. Income is based upon number of hours worked in a pay period. exempt vs non exempt - Answer- white collar, blue collar, and seasonal employee exemptions fringe benefits - Answer- Any financial extras beyond the regular pay check, such as health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and/or retirement corporate climate - Answer- Manager - Answer- a person who has the upper hand; a person who is in charge of someone or something Usually an appointed position within the organization Leadership - Answer- the process of influencing others to achieve group or organizational goals Vision statement - Answer- Vivid, guiding image of an organization's desired future Mission statement - Answer- expresses the purpose of the organization Philosophy statement - Answer- Identifies the basic concepts, values, beliefs, or theories underlying services or outcomes. Departmental goals - Answer- Specific actions for the department. Provides focus and direction for staff Conflict - Answer- A struggle between two opposing forces A perceived incompatibility of actions, goals, or ideas. Collaboration - Answer- the act of working together Close cooperation Values - Answer- Things that are important to you. Something you hold in high regard