ACHC EXAM LATEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
Explain the process for reporting a change in ownership, governing body or
management to CMS. Answer - Notify DHEC, CMS, and ACHC within 30 days.
Include names & addresses of BOD, CEO, management company, persons with
an ownership, any corporation associated with the management company.
Can you describe the duties of the governing body? Answer - Assume full legal
authority, including financial, safety, QAPI.
Can you describe the agency's policies and procedures on conflict of interest?
Answer - If you find yourself aware of any type of conflict of interest, you
should report it to your immediate supervisor and follow their suggestions for
reporting, etc. If you're uncomfortable doing this with your administration, it
can be reported to the Ethics Hotline.
What negative outcomes must you report to ACHC? Answer - License
suspension or probation, revocation of CMS provider number, condition level
deficiencies by regulatory body.
Who can administer medications to patients? Answer - Nurses, physicians,
patients and family members
Who would you report any alleged violation involving mistreatment, neglect or
abuse to a patient and in what time frame? Answer - Supervisor - Immediately
, Describe the process for handling a patient grievance/complaint. Answer -
Complete a grievance form and discuss with your immediate supervisor
How is patient information kept secure and confidential? Answer - PHI is
handled according to the current HIPPA guidelines, information is given only on
a need to know basis. PHI is kept secure when out of the office, Ex: locked in
trunk of car or not visible for other people to see. Using only devices that are
associated with secured server.
How do you provide information regarding Advanced Directives to patients?
Answer - On admission there is a brochure explaining AD. Discuss with patient
and family member at the time of admission and allow them to express their
wishes.
What are the hospice's policies and procedures regarding resuscitative
guidelines? Answer - Patient has a right to choose their preference. If they
wish to be a DNR, they sign the DNR form, which then is signed by the
physician and the original is placed in their home and a copy is placed in their
chart.
Describe the process for reporting, documenting, and resolving an ethical
issue. Answer - Any ethical concerns should be reported to your immediate
supervisor and written up accordingly. If the concerns are regarding your
organization, there is an Ethics hotline number you can call. There can be NO
retaliation for reporting ethical concerns.
How would you provide care to patients/families with various cultural
backgrounds, beliefs, and religions? Answer - Research online as to their
specific background/beliefs and/or speak with persons that have knowledge
regarding their specific backgrounds/preferences/religion. Allow the patient
and family to express to you their wishes and share with the IDG team as
needed.
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