Chapter 1, Problem 1.11.1C

Explain the importance of Document Control and Records Management in the clinical laboratory.  Give two examples of the type of documents and two types of recording you would commonly see in the laboratory.

When a patient with suspected pneumonia is admitted, it is expected that blood cultures and a chest X-Ray are done right away. This assures quicker and more accurate diagnosis or confirmation of diagnosis. (1) identify the performance improvement opportunity; (2) determine whether the issue is mostly related to a structure or process aspect or the interaction between the two; (3) explain the performance measure you would focus on along with the data you would collect; and (4) any benchmarks you would follow.

Which of the following can identify trends for risk management?a. Delta checksb. Incident reportsc. Safety data sheetsd. Test menus

Evaluate how required technology and system impacts for reporting guidelines and regulatory compliance on federal, state, and third party reimbursement that could affect the healthcare organization, both positively and negatively.

The hospital outpatient pharmacy wants to begin furnishing medication therapy management services for its patients. They intend to meet with patients face-to-face, provide documentation of a pharmacist review of patient history, establish a thorough medication profile, provide consultation to patient about improving treatment outcomes and compliance.Based off of this description, which codes should the hospital outpatient pharmacy use to capture the services of its pharmacists?A. 99605-99607B. 99487-99489C. 99601-99602D. 99401-99409

Clinical Documentation Guidelines may be set by various licensing and regulatory agencies, as well as provided as guidelines by professional associations. For the purpose of this discussion, compare and contrast guidelines provided by CMS, NCQA, and AHIMA.

Discuss the need for health data standards Describe the standards development process and related organizations. Delineate the importance of health information exchange and interoperability

What are the differences between EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and Practice Management Software systems used by all medical practices/facilities? Describe the key functions of both systems as they improve productivity in healthcare environments

Opening your clinic in the morning requires assurance that all equipment and Point of Care Tester (POCT) materials are available and functioning properly. What quality assurance measures would you have in place for your office?