Health administration

Describe the significance of the year 1970 in the context of athletic training certification. The year 1970 was when athletic training became a recognized profession. In 1970, the National Athletic Trainers' Association was founded. In 1970, the first athletic training conference was held. The year 1970 marks the first offering of the certification examination by the National Athletic Trainers' Association, establishing a standard for professional credentialing in athletic training. 2....

Which of the following statements is true about flexible spending accounts? They work best to the extent that employees have unpredictable expenses. They cause a reduction in take-home pay. They can only be used for dependent-care expenses. Funds must be used by the plan's year end or they revert to the employer. 2. What is a key reason for careful selection of personnel handling telephone communication in a medical office? It may be first contact It is less expensive It is a legal requir...

An EMR is a: Chart room where paper records are held Paper copy of a prescription Computerized record of patient health information Paper record of patient health information 2. If a hospital fails to meet JCAHO accreditation standards, what potential consequences might it face? Enhanced insurance reimbursements Mandatory staff training programs Loss of accreditation and potential funding issues Increased patient satisfaction ratings 3. If a healthcare organization is found to be violating ...

Standard precautions include the use of nonlatex medical-style gloves surgical-style masks protective eyewear all of the above 2. Describe how software can enhance the diagnostic process in healthcare. Software only serves to store patient information without affecting diagnosis. Software can enhance the diagnostic process by providing tools that improve accuracy and efficiency in diagnosing conditions. Software is used to manage hospital staff schedules. Software is primarily used for billi...

Discuss how empowerment and autonomy can influence ethical behavior and innovation among employees in healthcare management. Empowerment and autonomy reduce the need for communication between employees and management. Empowerment and autonomy can lead to increased ethical behavior and innovation as employees feel trusted and valued, encouraging them to take initiative and make decisions that align with ethical standards. Empowerment and autonomy create a relaxed work environment that diminish...

If a patient requires a surgical procedure that can be performed in an ASC, what financial implications might this have compared to an inpatient hospital procedure? The patient may incur lower costs due to the ASC's line by line billing practices. The patient will need to pay for a longer hospital stay. The patient will have no out-of-pocket expenses at an ASC. The patient will likely pay more due to additional facility fees. 2. What are two types of compensation that may be discussed in h...

If a hospital is facing challenges in coordination between departments, which component of the corporate structure should be evaluated for improvement? Board Nursing Staff Medical Executive Committee Department Heads 2. What is the primary characteristic of minimally invasive surgery? Involves large incisions to access internal organs. Requires general anesthesia for all procedures. Use of fiber optics, guide images, microwaves and other technologies to do surgery rather than cutting large se...

Describe the significance of a master's degree in health services for a Medical and Health Services Manager's career. A master's degree is only beneficial for research positions, not management. A master's degree is optional and not necessary for managerial roles. A master's degree in health services is essential for career advancement and is typically required for managerial positions in healthcare. A master's degree is required only for hospital settings, not outpatient c...

Which of the following groups can qualify as Medicare beneficiaries? Be sixty-five years of age and older Be diagnosed with ESRD Have a permanent disability All of the above 2. What type of data can be combined with facility data to aid in decision making regarding services within a health care facility? Only National data Only County data County, State, and National data Only State data 3. The role of speech therapy in CVA management primarily includes: Focusing solely on physical mobility ...

Medicare Part A provides: prescription drug coverage. inpatient hospital services. home health services. services of physicians and surgeons. compensation for workers injured on the job. 2. The administrative medical assistant will be trained in: sterilization of instruments obtaining vital signs giving injections clerical skills 3. Describe how workers compensation insurance impacts the relationship between employees and employers in the context of workplace injuries. It limits the employer...