WGU D027 - Unit 6 Questions and Answers 100% Correct(GRADED A)

Core measures established by - ANSWER-Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Core measure for controlling HTN - ANSWER-18-59 = <140/90 60-85 w/ DM = <140/90 60-85 w/o DM = <150/90 Core measures for bb tx after MI - ANSWER-18+, pt with AMI must receive bb for 6 months afterwards Core measures for pt with ischemic vascular disease - ANSWER-18+ pt with AMI, CABG, PCI or dx of ischemic vascular disease must take ASA or other antithrombotic Core measures for comprehensive DM care - ANSWER-- poor controlled HGA1C of >9.0%, should be drawn at least yearly - actual goal for someone with no comorbidities or glycemic risk is <6.5% Core measures for medication reconciliation - ANSWER-pt d/c from inpt facilities must have med reconciliation within 30 days of d/c Core measure for cervical cancer screening - ANSWER-- women 21-64 = cervical cytology performed Q 3 yr - women 30-64 = cervical cytology/HPV co-testing Q 5 yr TJC national standard for quality measures that must meet the following strict requirements: - ANSWER-- Relate to pt safety or quality of care - Positively impact healthcare outcomes - Meet or surpass law and regulation - Can be accurately and readily measured CMS grouped outcome measures into 7 categories weighted by importance - ANSWER-- Mortality (22%) - Safety of care (22%) - Readmissions (22%) - Pt experience (22%) - Effectiveness of care (4%) - Timeli