Case Studies Week 8+9

CASE STUDIES WEEK 8+9 30-YEAR-OLD FEMALE REASON FOR ENCOUNTER; NECK PAIN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED 1. Publicly reported data released from CMS indicate that the home health agency had a 50% increase in hospitalizations related to wound deterioration in the last quarter. What is the next step for the performance improvement coordinator? a. Educate the nursing staff on documentation requirements. b. Report the data to senior leadership, with action plans included. c. Conduct a retrospective audit to validate the data. d. Assume the data is inaccurate and file in archives. - correct answers-c. Conduct a retrospective audit to validate the data. 2. Bonnie Williamson has recently obtained certification as a Healthcare Quality Professional. What does this certification signify? a. The nurse has demonstrated educational achievements, experience, and performance on an examination that determines qualifications. b. The nurse has technical competence and has met minimum standards of performance. c. The nurse has been granted licensure to practice in the United States. d. The nurse has been recognized with a higher nursing degree. - correct answers-a. The nurse has demonstrated educational achievements, experience, and performance on an examination that determines qualifications. 3. Home health consumers utilize a website called "Home Health Compare" to obtain which of the following information? a. Cost for services b. Home health standards and expectations c. Data on the quality of home health services d. Information about the type of services available - correct answers-c. Data on the quality of home health services