SMQT- Survey & Certification Background Exam Questions & Answers
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beds)
requirement
State
, Additional exceptions to State Agency Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Act
certification (2 of 2)
Additional exceptions to State Agency Exceptions to State Agency
certification (1 of 2) certifications
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Definition
ANSWER:
CMS's mission includes all of the following:
- Regulating all laboratory testing (except research) performed on humans in the
United States
- Helping millions of Americans and small companies get-and-keep health
insurance coverage with the Departments of Labor and Treasury
- Administering the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with the
Health Resources and Services Administration
- Helping to eliminate discrimination based on health status for people buying
health insurance.
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QUIZ QUESTION: QUIZ QUESTION:
Which of the following functions do the SAs Why is the survey and certification process
perform under the agreements in §1864 of necessary?
the Act?
, QUIZ QUESTION:
QUIZ QUESTION: CMS's mission is to assure health care
How are Federal regulations are developed? security for beneficiaries. Which of the
following activities are included in
CMS's mission?
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Term
The providers that may be deemed as meeting Medicare conditions of
participation based on their accreditation include:
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ANSWER:
The final rules published in the Federal Register are incorporated into the Code of Federal
Regulations once a year.
CMM serves as the focal point for all Agency interactions with healthcare providers,
intermediaries, and carriers representing fee-for-service policies and operations.
Home Health Agencies (HHAs)
Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
Hospices
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
In Medicare terminology, providers are resident care institutions such as hospitals, hospices,
nursing homes, and home health agencies.
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Definition
The Nurse Aid Registry is a listing of nurse aides who have met Federal and state
training and competency requirements necessary for employment in nursing
homes.
All state agencies are required to establish and maintain a registry for all
individuals who have satisfactorily completed Nurse Aide Training and
Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) or a Nurse Aide Competency
Evaluation Program (NACEP).
References:
- SOM Ch. 4, §4145
- SSA 1819 (e)(2)
- SSA 1919(e)(2)
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State A g ency function-- Title XVIII, Section
Clinical Laboratory Improvement
1864(a): Resident Assessment Instrument
Amendments Committee (CLIAC)
(RAI)
State Agency function-- Title XVIII, State A g ency function-- Title XVIII, Section
Section 1864(a): Nurse Aide Registry 1864(a): Monitoring proficiency testing
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beds)
requirement
State
, Additional exceptions to State Agency Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Act
certification (2 of 2)
Additional exceptions to State Agency Exceptions to State Agency
certification (1 of 2) certifications
2 of 60
Definition
ANSWER:
CMS's mission includes all of the following:
- Regulating all laboratory testing (except research) performed on humans in the
United States
- Helping millions of Americans and small companies get-and-keep health
insurance coverage with the Departments of Labor and Treasury
- Administering the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with the
Health Resources and Services Administration
- Helping to eliminate discrimination based on health status for people buying
health insurance.
Give this one a try later!
QUIZ QUESTION: QUIZ QUESTION:
Which of the following functions do the SAs Why is the survey and certification process
perform under the agreements in §1864 of necessary?
the Act?
, QUIZ QUESTION:
QUIZ QUESTION: CMS's mission is to assure health care
How are Federal regulations are developed? security for beneficiaries. Which of the
following activities are included in
CMS's mission?
3 of 60
Term
The providers that may be deemed as meeting Medicare conditions of
participation based on their accreditation include:
Give this one a try later!
ANSWER:
The final rules published in the Federal Register are incorporated into the Code of Federal
Regulations once a year.
CMM serves as the focal point for all Agency interactions with healthcare providers,
intermediaries, and carriers representing fee-for-service policies and operations.
Home Health Agencies (HHAs)
Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
Hospices
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
In Medicare terminology, providers are resident care institutions such as hospitals, hospices,
nursing homes, and home health agencies.
, 4 of 60
Definition
The Nurse Aid Registry is a listing of nurse aides who have met Federal and state
training and competency requirements necessary for employment in nursing
homes.
All state agencies are required to establish and maintain a registry for all
individuals who have satisfactorily completed Nurse Aide Training and
Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) or a Nurse Aide Competency
Evaluation Program (NACEP).
References:
- SOM Ch. 4, §4145
- SSA 1819 (e)(2)
- SSA 1919(e)(2)
Give this one a try later!
State A g ency function-- Title XVIII, Section
Clinical Laboratory Improvement
1864(a): Resident Assessment Instrument
Amendments Committee (CLIAC)
(RAI)
State Agency function-- Title XVIII, State A g ency function-- Title XVIII, Section
Section 1864(a): Nurse Aide Registry 1864(a): Monitoring proficiency testing
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