True or False? The Triple Aim framework, a structured process that can help health care organizations succeed in a time of shifting payment models and rapid changes in the health care field, includes encouraging best practices that lead to increased health, better patient experiences and lower costs.
One key trait of High Reliability Organizations possess is “High reliability organizations are sensitive to operations”. Administrators can hardwire this value into their organizations by
One key trait of High Reliability Organizations possess is “High reliability organizations are reluctant to accept "simple" explanations for problems”. Administrators can hardwire this value into their organizations by
True or False? The trend toward retail health care, combined with mergers and acquisitions, has resulted in health care enterprises having to operate dozens and sometimes hundreds of small remote facilities equipped with little or no energy control capabilities, except for simple thermostats.
If used effectively, this type of system can improve safety by providing decision support to clinicians during the care process, assisting providers avoid missed diagnoses, and improving compliance with evidence-based medicine.
This type of system can range from piped distribution system to individual tanks that are used at the beside, treatment location or when transporting patients. NFPA 99, The Health Facilities Code provides very prescriptive requirements regarding these types of systems and the use of system cylinders and transfilling equipment.
Codes surrounding this type of system are some of the most stringent in the healthcare community. These requirements range from prescriptive ventilation rates and pressure relationships to tight humidity controls, all of which enhance the patient experience and help prevent the spread of infection.
A health care facility that receives reimbursement from Medicare or Medicaid falls under the authority of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and must meet the CMS Conditions of Participation. Health care facilities may choose to be accredited by an accrediting organization that has deemed status. Examples of deemed status accrediting organizations include:
True or false? Today’s health care compliance and regulatory environment is among the most complex in our nation. Leaders in health care compliance must have an awareness of basic compliance requirements and strive to maintain the organization’s compliance program.
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