13. this system allows professionals and consumers to compare hospitals on the web.
a. CMS
b. HHSS
c.CDC
d. HHS
14. what accreditation board was developed as a result of recommendation of the exploring accreditation report and was incorporated in 2007.
a. north Carolina accreditation
b. joint commission
c. Michigan accreditation
d. public health accreditation board
15. which agency has cited the physical environment as an area warranting particular attention in healthcare quality research?
a. agency for healthcare research and quality
b. joint commission
c. continuous quality improvement agency
d. public health agency
16. the national institute of _____ is an important, government-funded organization,established in 1999 to advise the national health service.
a. health
b. wellness
c. health and clinical excellence
d. none of the above
17. the PDCA cycle stands for…
a. plan, do, check, act
b. plan, do, care, act
c. plan, do, care, assist
d. permit, do, care, act
18. how many components does the QPSC model have?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
19. _________ is necessary at multiple levels; in medical care, physician leadership is crucial for the design of change.
a. leadership
b. structure
c. organization
d. understanding
20. the national _________ has had the worlds largest implementation of pay for performance.
a. health service
b. health alliance
c. response system
d. none of the above
