CCM Quality and Outcomes Measurement 2

Question 1

Which metric best reflects the effectiveness of care transitions managed by a case manager?

Accepted Answer

30-day readmission rate

Answer

The 30-day readmission rate is a widely used outcome metric that directly reflects the quality of care transitions and discharge planning.

Question 2

In quality improvement, what does the term 'benchmark' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A standard of performance used for comparison

Answer

A benchmark is an established standard or reference point used to compare performance and identify gaps in care quality.

Question 3

Which organization publishes the HEDIS measures used to evaluate health plan performance?

Accepted Answer

NCQA

Answer

HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) is developed and maintained by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Question 4

A case manager notices a patient's HbA1c has remained above 9% for three consecutive visits. This finding is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A quality indicator gap

Answer

Persistently elevated HbA1c represents a gap in a quality indicator for diabetes management, signaling a need for intervention.

Question 5

The PDCA cycle in quality improvement stands for:

Accepted Answer

Plan, Do, Check, Act

Answer

PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) is a continuous improvement framework widely used in healthcare quality programs.

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