D514 Analytical Methods In Healthcare Verified Ans
D514 Analytical Methods in Healthcare Verified Ans
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D514 Analytical Methods In Healthcare Verified Ans
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Master population/Patient Index (MPI)
Assigns specific medical record number to avoid duplicate patient records. Includes patient's
demographic information and dates of encounters.
Disease Registries
Secondary data gathered on patient...
D514 Analytical Methods in Healthcare Verified Answers
Master population/Patient Index (MPI)
Assigns specific medical record number to avoid duplicate patient records. Includes patient's
demographic information and dates of encounters.
Disease Registries
Secondary data gathered on patient diagnosis, condition, and procedure. Used for public health
purposes and documenting disease prevalence.
LOS/ALOS
Average number of days a patient spends in the hospital. Tracked to gauge the efficiency of a healthcare
facility.
CMS
Responsible for developing U.S. healthcare policy; administers the Medicare program and federal
portion of Medicaid program.
HRRP
Affordable Care Act (ACA) added a section to Social Security Act in 2012, requiring CMS to reduce
payments to hospitals with excessive readmissions. Data gathered is response to the Hospital
Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), which is a Medicare value-based purchasing program.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Professionals
An effective indicator that measures quality provided, communication from providers, and other aspects
of care delivery. It affects clinical outcomes, patient retention, and medical malpractice claims.
Mortality after acute Mis
Reflects the health status of cardiac patients and effectiveness of services.
Central Line Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
Data tracked to ensure best practices in treating patients receiving repeated IV medication or fluids.
Catheter can become infected over time if guidelines preventing bacterial contamination are not
followed.
Pain Management
Tracking this data helps providers understand why certain patients improve faster than others, and why
some are more vulnerable to depression due to chronic pain or addiction.
Hosptal Quietness and Cleanliness
Measured in patient satisfaction surveys as a subjective indicator of hospital environment.
Post-op infections
, This data useful as a quality measurement to improve care during and after surgery.
Pressure Ulcer rates
Data tracked on incidence, prevalence, and facility-acquired rates to improve quality of care and develop
best practices to address skin breakdown.
Catheter Assoc UTI (CAUTI)
This hospital-acquired infection is tracked and reported to Medicare. One of the first hospital-acquired
conditions selected for nonpayment by Medicare.
Staff Performance, turnover, Absenteeism
Organizations track this human resource data to optimize employee skill sets and build a stronger
organizational culture.
Accounts receivable and cost data
Tracking this data ensures adequate resources for long- and short-term goals and financial planning.
HRSA Data: Health Resources and Services Administration
It is the primary federal agency for improving healthcare to the geographically isolated, and
economically or medically vulnerable. EQUITY
Health Payment Systems Data
Data pulled from coding/billing departments.
MEPS data from CMS: The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
Administered by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Surveys families, individuals,
providers, employers in the U.S. Gathers data on cost, use of healthcare services, and health insurance
coverage.
NIH data, National Insttutes of Health
U.S. Medical Research Agency is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Joint Commission
Through its accreditation process it requires the gathering and reporting of specific data to demonstrate
safety, quality care, and performance improvement in healthcare organizations.
Surveillance Records
These records are kept and reviewed to maintain health history on employees who may be exposed to
hazardous materials, eliminate causes of exposure and prevent medical issues from developing.
Contribute to worksite health and safety programs.
Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MEDPAR)
Acute care and skilled nursing facility claim data on Medicare patients.
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