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2. Secondary - short term, involving sporadic consultation from a specialist to provide expert opinion and/or surgical or other advanced interventions that PCPs are not equipped to perform. 3. Tertiary - most complex level of care for conditions that are relatively uncommon. Typically institution based, highly specialized, and technology driven.

demonstrate to their patients, to their communities, to insurers, to managed care organizations, and to others that their organizations are providing quality care. Joint Commission (TJC), Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the National Integrated accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO) program of DNV Discuss documentation issues in hospital-based care? - Answers-Good documentation is important not only to meet accredi...

Single path - Answers-When a multi-hospital system provides physician office services along with traditional inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department hospital care, the concept of ___________ coding adopted to facilitate professional and institutional billing. insurance - Answers-A profession that is closely related to that of a coder is health __________ specialist (or claims examiner) who reviews health-related claims to determine whether the costs are reasonable and medically necess...

Over the apex of the heart, at the anatomical landmarks of the 5th intercostal space and below the left nipple line 7.6cm(about 3in) to the left of the sternum. - Answers-A nurse is collecting a clients apical pulse rate. Identify where the nurse should place the stethoscope to auscultate the apical pulse. High white blood cell count(WBC) - Answers-A nurse is collecting data from a client who has osteomyelitis following a compound fracture of the right lower leg. Which of the following findin...

Key Factors: reasons for growth? - Answers-Several key factors have been significant in changing the balance between inpatient and outpatient services 1) Reimbursement 2) Technological Factors 3) Utilization Control Factors 4) Social Factors

Which of the following statements regarding voluntary or nonprofit agencies are true? - Answers-a. They provide health services at national, state, and local levels. b. They are funded by donations and grants. d. They frequently use volunteers to provide services. Identify the answer choice that best completes the question. Which of the following is not part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? - Answers-c. Requires all individuals to obtain health insuranc...

You and your team have initiated compressions and ventilation. The AED was attached, and "no shock" was advised. Your team has continued CPR for 1 minute. You tell your team in a respectful, clear, and calm voice " Leslie, during the next analysis by the AED, I want you and Justin to switch positions and I want you to perform compressions for the next cycle" Lesli replies, " Got it. Next time the AED analyzes, I will switch with Justin and assume the role of the compressor."

When a very low birth weight (VLBW) is documented, the weight of the infant should be less than 1500 grams. - Answers-TRUE. Select the best answer that completes the statement or answers the question. Physician assessments and care plans affect the payment received by a long-term care facility (LTCF). - Answers-TRUE.

Which statements are correct about hospitals? Hospitals provide total medical care. Hospitals can specialize in treatments such as children's health, cancer, and mental health. Many consumers use hospital emergency departments as their primary care provider. All of these are correct. - Answers-All of these are correct. Why does the United States have a lower medical school graduate rate than other countries? The U.S. medical school curriculum is very difficult. The U.S. medical schoo...

The health system is subject to many non-clinical influences, name these influences and what they do - Answers-Insurers and payers: Fee-for-service, capitation, pay-for-performance. Law, regulation and policy: MCR and MCD of 1965, ACA of 2010. Accrediting and credentialing bodies: Joint Commission. And to rapid changes in: Medical knowledge, Medical and information technology