Documentation, Events, & Accrediting Agencies (Pt Care Ch. 1, Big Red Ch. 1)

Question 1

Differential diagnosis

Answer 1

Pt has 2 or more illnesses or conditions

Question 2

Types of Procedural Interventions

Answer 2

• Restorative: improve pt function
• Compensatory: promoting optimal function (new motor patterns)
• Preventative: minimize potential problems

Question 3

What is the Joint Commission?

Answer 3

Organization that deals with organizational quality of care issues.
- Surveys and evaluates compliance of health care facilities every 39 months

Question 4

Joint Commission National Pt Safety Goals

Answer 4

• Improve accuracy of pt identification
• Improve effectiveness of communication among caregivers]
• Improve safety of using medications
• Reduce pt harm related to clinical alarm systems
• Reduce risk of healthcare associated infections
• Reduce risk of pt harm resulting from falls
• Prevent healthcare associated pressure sores