NAB Review Risk Management

Question 1

Primary focus of Risk Management in NH?

Answer 1

To protect the facility, but also to protect residents, staff, and visitors.

Question 2

Who makes up the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committe?

Answer 2

DON, MD or his/her appointee, at least three 3 staff members one of which must be the administrator, a board member or someone in a leadership role.

THE INFECTION PREVENTIONS MUST BE A MEMBER.

Question 3

What are the duties of the QAAC (Quality Assessment and Assurance Committe)

Answer 3

Identify issues that negatively affect resident care, develop and implement plan of correction.

May oversee safety and infection control plans, and pharmaceutical services.

Question 4

Who does the QAAC report to?

Answer 4

Report to the facility’s governing body or a designated person (s)

Question 5

How often does QAAC meet?

Answer 5

At least quarterly and as needed.

Question 6

Name the five strategic areas of QAPI

Answer 6

1. Design and Scope
2. Governance and Leadership
3. Feedback, Data Systems and Monitoring
4. Performance Improvement Projects
5. Systematic Analysis and Systemic Action.

Question 7

What does the Patient Self-Determination Act require?

Answer 7

All health care facilities accepting Medicare and or Medicaid to recognize a person’s living will or POA for health care decisions.

AKA Advanced Directives.

Question 8

What is the False Claims Act?

Answer 8

To prevent false claims for services not rendered, double billed , and not necessary.

Civil War-Time Law