ACCREDITATION AUDIT (WGU) EDITION 2026-2027 WITH ALL
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WGU AFT2 Accreditation Audit PRACTICE EXAM (150 Questions & Answers)
SECTION 1: Accreditation & Joint Commission Basics (1–30)
1. What is the purpose of healthcare accreditation?
To ensure healthcare organizations meet established quality and safety standards.
2. What organization is commonly referenced in AFT2 audits?
The Joint Commission (TJC).
3. What is the goal of a Joint Commission survey?
To evaluate compliance with patient safety and quality standards.
,4. What is an accreditation audit?
A structured review of hospital processes against regulatory standards.
5. What does compliance mean in accreditation?
Meeting required standards without significant gaps.
6. What is noncompliance?
Failure to meet a required standard or element of performance.
7. What is a tracer methodology?
Following a patient’s care journey to assess system performance.
8. What is the focus of infection control standards?
Preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
9. What is a sentinel event?
An unexpected event resulting in serious harm or death.
10. What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
A method to identify underlying causes of a problem.
, 11. Why is RCA important?
To prevent recurrence of adverse events.
12. What is a corrective action plan?
Steps taken to fix identified compliance gaps.
13. What is continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
Ongoing efforts to improve healthcare processes.
14. What does TJC stand for?
The Joint Commission.
15. What is a standard in accreditation?
A required level of performance.
16. What is an element of performance (EP)?
Specific measurable requirement under a standard.
17. What is the goal of patient safety goals?
Reduce preventable harm in healthcare.