CQM Quiz 1 With Verified Answers

Which of the following individuals volunteered to perform the first review of medical college curriculum and education processes leading to more rigorous academic standards for medical schools? - ANSWER-Henry Pritchett Which state was the first to pass legislation that required nurses to be registered? - ANSWER-North Carolina Which of the following is NOT a type of managed care? - ANSWER-TQM The regular and frequent assessment of healthcare processes and their outcomes and related costs is considered _____. - ANSWER-continuous monitoring Root-cause analysis is a key technique used in this quality improvement methodology? - ANSWER-Lean In 1965, the United States Congress passed Public Law 89-97, an amendment to the Social Security Act of 1935. This law established: - ANSWER-Medicare and Medicaid This association was established in 1840 to represent the interests of physician across the United States. - ANSWER-American Medical Association During the mid-1700s, the citizens of Philadelphia, PA, recognized the need to sequester newly arrived immigrants, who often contracted diseases during their long voyages to America. This procedure is an example of early _____. - ANSWER-Infection control Which of the following is the act that stimulated investment in the information systems infrastructure of professional practices, clinics, and hospitals? - ANSWER-HITECH A standard of performance or best practice for a particular process or outcome is called a/an _____. - ANSWER-Benchmark