D514 WGU Analytical Methods In Healthcare -
Questions With Complete Solutions
Master population/Patient Index (MPI) Correct Ans - Assigns
specific medical record number to avoid duplicate patient records.
Includes patient's demographic information and dates of
encounters.
Disease Registries Correct Ans - Secondary data gathered on
patient diagnosis, condition, and procedure. Used for public health
purposes and documenting disease prevalence.
LOS/ALOS Correct Ans - Average number of days a patient
spends in the hospital. Tracked to gauge the efficiency of a
healthcare facility.
CMS Correct Ans - Responsible for developing U.S. healthcare
policy; administers the Medicare program and federal portion of
Medicaid program.
HRRP Correct Ans - 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
Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - Reflects the health
status of cardiac patients and effectiveness of services.
Central Line Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Correct Ans -
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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - Measured in
patient satisfaction surveys as a subjective indicator of hospital
environment.
Post-op infections Correct Ans - This data useful as a quality
measurement to improve care during and after surgery.
Pressure Ulcer rates Correct Ans - 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) Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans -
Organizations track this human resource data to optimize employee
skill sets and build a stronger organizational culture.
, Accounts receivable and cost data Correct Ans - Tracking this
data ensures adequate resources for long- and short-term goals and
financial planning.
HRSA Data: Health Resources and Services Administration Correct
Ans - It is the primary federal agency for improving healthcare to
the geographically isolated, and economically or medically
vulnerable. EQUITY
Health Payment Systems Data Correct Ans - Data pulled from
coding/billing departments.
MEPS data from CMS: The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - U.S.
Medical Research Agency is part of the Department of Health and
Human Services.
Joint Commission Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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.
Questions With Complete Solutions
Master population/Patient Index (MPI) Correct Ans - Assigns
specific medical record number to avoid duplicate patient records.
Includes patient's demographic information and dates of
encounters.
Disease Registries Correct Ans - Secondary data gathered on
patient diagnosis, condition, and procedure. Used for public health
purposes and documenting disease prevalence.
LOS/ALOS Correct Ans - Average number of days a patient
spends in the hospital. Tracked to gauge the efficiency of a
healthcare facility.
CMS Correct Ans - Responsible for developing U.S. healthcare
policy; administers the Medicare program and federal portion of
Medicaid program.
HRRP Correct Ans - 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
Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - Reflects the health
status of cardiac patients and effectiveness of services.
Central Line Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Correct Ans -
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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - Measured in
patient satisfaction surveys as a subjective indicator of hospital
environment.
Post-op infections Correct Ans - This data useful as a quality
measurement to improve care during and after surgery.
Pressure Ulcer rates Correct Ans - 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) Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans -
Organizations track this human resource data to optimize employee
skill sets and build a stronger organizational culture.
, Accounts receivable and cost data Correct Ans - Tracking this
data ensures adequate resources for long- and short-term goals and
financial planning.
HRSA Data: Health Resources and Services Administration Correct
Ans - It is the primary federal agency for improving healthcare to
the geographically isolated, and economically or medically
vulnerable. EQUITY
Health Payment Systems Data Correct Ans - Data pulled from
coding/billing departments.
MEPS data from CMS: The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - U.S.
Medical Research Agency is part of the Department of Health and
Human Services.
Joint Commission Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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.
