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Radar Chart/Spider Gram Correct Answ_Shows the relationship between multiple variables
with one or more axis.
Tree Chart/Fishbone Diagram Correct Answ_Used to identify all of the various issues/tasks
that go into development of a single outcome.
Volume Interpretation Correct Answ_Data Totals, such as total patients. These can be easily
visualized by a bar chart (similar to a histogram) showing different heights depicting variance
from comparative items or periods of time.
Trends Correct Answ_A trend is a series of consecutive information/data that is all moving
upward or downward as time progresses. A trend line can be overlaid onto the chart information/
data for the reader to more easily visualize if there is a trend over time.
PIPS Correct Answ_Process Improvement Patient Safety
,PIPS Process Improvement Patient Safety Correct Answ_Uses the continuous process of
recognition, assessment, and correction. This includes processes such as data collection,
collation, analysis, modification, and instruction.
American College of Surgeons Correct Answ_An educational association of surgeons
created in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards
for surgical education and practice.
National Trauma Data Bank Correct Answ_A voluntary national data repository of
information related to trauma patients.
The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations Correct Answ_It is a national organization that provides standards so that
hospitals may obtain accreditation for licensure and gain the right to receive payment from
Medicaid and Medicare.
Created by merging the Hospital Standardization Program with similar programs run by the
American College of Physicians, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical
Association, and the Canadian Medical Association. Correct Answ_Joint Commission of
Accreditation of Healthcare
, Organizations
Benchmarking Correct Answ_A standard by which something can be measured or judged,
comparing like data over time with different organizations, providers, or with a recommended or
desired outcome/standard.
Filters Correct Answ_Tools that can be used to gather data into specifically defined groups,
or a single item.
PI and Loop Closure Identification of
Issues Correct Answ_Issues can be identified through many different avenues such as,
communication from staff, patient satisfaction, risk management, chart review processes, trauma
meetings/rounds, and direct patient interaction.
PI and Loop Closure Review of Issues Correct Answ_PI review process whereby the issue is
brought to the Trauma Medical Director for evaluation, determination of issue and if there is a
need for corrective action.
PI and Loop Closure Corrective Action Correct Answ_Examples of corrective actions are:
new guidelines, protocol change , or pathway development and review, targeted education,
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Radar Chart/Spider Gram Correct Answ_Shows the relationship between multiple variables
with one or more axis.
Tree Chart/Fishbone Diagram Correct Answ_Used to identify all of the various issues/tasks
that go into development of a single outcome.
Volume Interpretation Correct Answ_Data Totals, such as total patients. These can be easily
visualized by a bar chart (similar to a histogram) showing different heights depicting variance
from comparative items or periods of time.
Trends Correct Answ_A trend is a series of consecutive information/data that is all moving
upward or downward as time progresses. A trend line can be overlaid onto the chart information/
data for the reader to more easily visualize if there is a trend over time.
PIPS Correct Answ_Process Improvement Patient Safety
,PIPS Process Improvement Patient Safety Correct Answ_Uses the continuous process of
recognition, assessment, and correction. This includes processes such as data collection,
collation, analysis, modification, and instruction.
American College of Surgeons Correct Answ_An educational association of surgeons
created in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards
for surgical education and practice.
National Trauma Data Bank Correct Answ_A voluntary national data repository of
information related to trauma patients.
The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations Correct Answ_It is a national organization that provides standards so that
hospitals may obtain accreditation for licensure and gain the right to receive payment from
Medicaid and Medicare.
Created by merging the Hospital Standardization Program with similar programs run by the
American College of Physicians, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical
Association, and the Canadian Medical Association. Correct Answ_Joint Commission of
Accreditation of Healthcare
, Organizations
Benchmarking Correct Answ_A standard by which something can be measured or judged,
comparing like data over time with different organizations, providers, or with a recommended or
desired outcome/standard.
Filters Correct Answ_Tools that can be used to gather data into specifically defined groups,
or a single item.
PI and Loop Closure Identification of
Issues Correct Answ_Issues can be identified through many different avenues such as,
communication from staff, patient satisfaction, risk management, chart review processes, trauma
meetings/rounds, and direct patient interaction.
PI and Loop Closure Review of Issues Correct Answ_PI review process whereby the issue is
brought to the Trauma Medical Director for evaluation, determination of issue and if there is a
need for corrective action.
PI and Loop Closure Corrective Action Correct Answ_Examples of corrective actions are:
new guidelines, protocol change , or pathway development and review, targeted education,
