EPIC CADENCE 201 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION (PASS GUARANTEE)
1. What is Epic Cadence? Cadence is Epic's scheduling and resource
management application used to schedule patient appointments, manage
provider schedules, and optimize resource utilization across healthcare
organizations.
2. What are the primary components of Cadence? The primary components
include appointment scheduling, template building, slot management, provider
schedules, department schedules, and resource scheduling.
3. What is a visit in Cadence? A visit is a scheduled appointment between a
patient and a provider or resource, containing information about time, location,
visit type, and associated clinical staff.
4. What is an appointment slot? An appointment slot is a specific time period
within a schedule that can be used to book patient appointments, defined by
start time, duration, and availability.
5. What is a template in Cadence? A template is a reusable scheduling pattern
that defines when and what types of appointments can be scheduled, including
slot configurations, visit types, and time blocks.
6. What is the difference between a department schedule and a provider
schedule? A department schedule defines when a department or clinic is open
and available, while a provider schedule defines when individual providers are
available to see patients.
7. What is a slot pool? A slot pool is a group of appointment slots that can be
shared across multiple providers or resources, allowing flexible scheduling and
load balancing.
8. What is overbooking in Cadence? Overbooking is the intentional
scheduling of more appointments than standard capacity allows, used to
compensate for no-shows and cancellations.
,9. What is a visit type? A visit type defines the nature and characteristics of an
appointment, including duration, required resources, clinical purpose, and
scheduling rules.
10. What is schedule optimization? Schedule optimization is the process of
arranging appointments and resources to maximize efficiency, minimize wait
times, and improve patient access while maintaining quality care.
11. What is a floating slot? A floating slot is an appointment slot that isn't tied
to a specific time but can be scheduled within a defined time range, offering
scheduling flexibility.
12. What is a block in Cadence scheduling? A block is a period of time in a
provider's or department's schedule that is reserved for specific purposes such as
surgeries, meetings, administrative time, or specific visit types.
13. What is slot sequencing? Slot sequencing is the order in which
appointment slots are filled when scheduling, which can be configured to
optimize schedule patterns and resource utilization.
14. What is a scheduling guideline? A scheduling guideline is a rule or
recommendation that helps schedulers book appropriate appointment types at
appropriate times based on clinical or operational criteria.
15. What is the difference between hard blocks and soft blocks? Hard blocks
completely prevent scheduling in that time period, while soft blocks allow
scheduling with appropriate permissions or overrides.
16. What is a multi-resource visit? A multi-resource visit is an appointment
that requires multiple providers, rooms, or equipment simultaneously, such as
surgical procedures.
17. What is same-day scheduling? Same-day scheduling is the practice of
allowing patients to book and attend appointments on the same day they call or
request the appointment.
18. What is open access scheduling? Open access scheduling is a methodology
that keeps most appointment slots available for same-day or near-future booking
rather than booking far in advance.
19. What is a visit component? A visit component is a discrete element of an
appointment that may require specific resources, time, or location, such as
check-in, exam, or procedure.
, 20. What is schedule density? Schedule density refers to how tightly
appointments are packed within a schedule, balancing efficiency with adequate
time for patient care.
21. What is a recurring appointment? A recurring appointment is a series of
appointments scheduled at regular intervals for ongoing treatment or
monitoring.
22. What is appointment lead time? Appointment lead time is the minimum
or maximum advance notice required before an appointment can be scheduled.
23. What is a scheduling horizon? The scheduling horizon is how far into the
future appointments can be booked, which may vary by visit type or patient
priority.
24. What is a wait list in Cadence? A wait list is a queue of patients waiting
for appointments when no suitable slots are available, allowing them to be
contacted when openings occur.
25. What is patient self-scheduling? Patient self-scheduling allows patients to
book their own appointments through patient portals or online systems without
staff assistance.
26. What is a scheduling restriction? A scheduling restriction is a rule that
limits when or how certain appointments can be scheduled based on criteria like
patient age, diagnosis, or provider qualifications.
27. What is utilization reporting in Cadence? Utilization reporting tracks
how effectively scheduling resources are being used, including metrics like fill
rates, no-show rates, and available capacity.
28. What is a cancellation reason? A cancellation reason is a coded
explanation for why an appointment was cancelled, used for tracking and
analysis.
29. What is appointment confirmation? Appointment confirmation is the
process of verifying with patients that they plan to attend scheduled
appointments, typically done via phone, text, or email.
30. What is a scheduling workqueue? A scheduling workqueue is a list of
scheduling tasks that need to be completed, such as appointments needing
authorization or patients needing to be scheduled.
Section 2: Template Building (Questions 31-60)
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION (PASS GUARANTEE)
1. What is Epic Cadence? Cadence is Epic's scheduling and resource
management application used to schedule patient appointments, manage
provider schedules, and optimize resource utilization across healthcare
organizations.
2. What are the primary components of Cadence? The primary components
include appointment scheduling, template building, slot management, provider
schedules, department schedules, and resource scheduling.
3. What is a visit in Cadence? A visit is a scheduled appointment between a
patient and a provider or resource, containing information about time, location,
visit type, and associated clinical staff.
4. What is an appointment slot? An appointment slot is a specific time period
within a schedule that can be used to book patient appointments, defined by
start time, duration, and availability.
5. What is a template in Cadence? A template is a reusable scheduling pattern
that defines when and what types of appointments can be scheduled, including
slot configurations, visit types, and time blocks.
6. What is the difference between a department schedule and a provider
schedule? A department schedule defines when a department or clinic is open
and available, while a provider schedule defines when individual providers are
available to see patients.
7. What is a slot pool? A slot pool is a group of appointment slots that can be
shared across multiple providers or resources, allowing flexible scheduling and
load balancing.
8. What is overbooking in Cadence? Overbooking is the intentional
scheduling of more appointments than standard capacity allows, used to
compensate for no-shows and cancellations.
,9. What is a visit type? A visit type defines the nature and characteristics of an
appointment, including duration, required resources, clinical purpose, and
scheduling rules.
10. What is schedule optimization? Schedule optimization is the process of
arranging appointments and resources to maximize efficiency, minimize wait
times, and improve patient access while maintaining quality care.
11. What is a floating slot? A floating slot is an appointment slot that isn't tied
to a specific time but can be scheduled within a defined time range, offering
scheduling flexibility.
12. What is a block in Cadence scheduling? A block is a period of time in a
provider's or department's schedule that is reserved for specific purposes such as
surgeries, meetings, administrative time, or specific visit types.
13. What is slot sequencing? Slot sequencing is the order in which
appointment slots are filled when scheduling, which can be configured to
optimize schedule patterns and resource utilization.
14. What is a scheduling guideline? A scheduling guideline is a rule or
recommendation that helps schedulers book appropriate appointment types at
appropriate times based on clinical or operational criteria.
15. What is the difference between hard blocks and soft blocks? Hard blocks
completely prevent scheduling in that time period, while soft blocks allow
scheduling with appropriate permissions or overrides.
16. What is a multi-resource visit? A multi-resource visit is an appointment
that requires multiple providers, rooms, or equipment simultaneously, such as
surgical procedures.
17. What is same-day scheduling? Same-day scheduling is the practice of
allowing patients to book and attend appointments on the same day they call or
request the appointment.
18. What is open access scheduling? Open access scheduling is a methodology
that keeps most appointment slots available for same-day or near-future booking
rather than booking far in advance.
19. What is a visit component? A visit component is a discrete element of an
appointment that may require specific resources, time, or location, such as
check-in, exam, or procedure.
, 20. What is schedule density? Schedule density refers to how tightly
appointments are packed within a schedule, balancing efficiency with adequate
time for patient care.
21. What is a recurring appointment? A recurring appointment is a series of
appointments scheduled at regular intervals for ongoing treatment or
monitoring.
22. What is appointment lead time? Appointment lead time is the minimum
or maximum advance notice required before an appointment can be scheduled.
23. What is a scheduling horizon? The scheduling horizon is how far into the
future appointments can be booked, which may vary by visit type or patient
priority.
24. What is a wait list in Cadence? A wait list is a queue of patients waiting
for appointments when no suitable slots are available, allowing them to be
contacted when openings occur.
25. What is patient self-scheduling? Patient self-scheduling allows patients to
book their own appointments through patient portals or online systems without
staff assistance.
26. What is a scheduling restriction? A scheduling restriction is a rule that
limits when or how certain appointments can be scheduled based on criteria like
patient age, diagnosis, or provider qualifications.
27. What is utilization reporting in Cadence? Utilization reporting tracks
how effectively scheduling resources are being used, including metrics like fill
rates, no-show rates, and available capacity.
28. What is a cancellation reason? A cancellation reason is a coded
explanation for why an appointment was cancelled, used for tracking and
analysis.
29. What is appointment confirmation? Appointment confirmation is the
process of verifying with patients that they plan to attend scheduled
appointments, typically done via phone, text, or email.
30. What is a scheduling workqueue? A scheduling workqueue is a list of
scheduling tasks that need to be completed, such as appointments needing
authorization or patients needing to be scheduled.
Section 2: Template Building (Questions 31-60)
