Hospitals

Question 1

Each Hospital Must request Information from the NPDB when a Physician Applies for which of the following?

Answer 1

A) Residency, B) Status Change or C) Clinical Privileges
Answer: C

Question 2

Failure to meet the established qualifications and criteria for appointment should be reported to whom?

Answer 2

The applicant

Question 3

A hospital that does not query the databank as required by HCQIA is:

Answer 3

legally liable for knowledge of any information reported

Question 4

If the physician is notified of an adverse recommendation and requests a hearing what is required in the notice?

Answer 4

1) place, time & date, 2) hearing date within 30 days from date of notice, 3) lists of witnesses

Question 5

When an applicant for membership or privileges with a clean application is awaiting approval of MEC and the governing body temporary privileges may be granted for a limited time not to exceed?

Answer 5

120 days

Question 6

What is the main reason for periodically assessing appropriateness of clinical privileges for each speciatly?

Answer 6

To protect patient safety by ensuring current competency, relevance to the facility and accepted standards of trade.

Question 7

Telemedicine originating site is?

Answer 7

Site where the patient is receiving care is located.

Question 8

the medical staff is actively involved in measuring, assessing & improving what?

Answer 8

Patient Safety Data

Question 9

Privileged motions include

Answer 9

1) adjourn 2) recess 3) question of privilege

Question 10

Instead of bylaws what do MCO’s use?

Answer 10

MCO’s use policies and procedures to delineate required functions.