HIM 431 Final Exam questions and answers

Who bears the ultimate responsibility for the quality of patient care provided by its organization? Board of Directors Who does the Board of Directors designate to implement the board directives and act as a board representative in managing the operations of the organization? An executive. AKA a CEO, administrator, or executive director What are the three main components of a healthcare organization? Governance, Management, and the employed staff. Consists of the Board of Directors and organized medical staff. - The medical staff elects its own officers and through its bylaws, sets up an effective governing structure to accomplish its tasks. - The medical staff is an organization operating in conjunction with the organization. Governance An organization operating in conjunction with the organization that elects its own officers and through its byla