CHA CHA Human Resources and Workforce Management

Question 1

Under the Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, which team is required to plan and provide the core services for hospice patients?

Accepted Answer

Interdisciplinary group (IDG)

Answer

Primary care team

Answer

Hospital rapid response team

Answer

Quality assurance committee

Question 2

Which hospice staff position is federally required to be a core member of the interdisciplinary group?

Accepted Answer

Medical social worker

Answer

Physical therapist

Answer

Pharmacist

Answer

Dietitian

Question 3

When a hospice administrator uses progressive discipline, the typical first step when an employee violates a policy is:

Accepted Answer

Verbal counseling or warning

Answer

Written warning

Answer

Suspension without pay

Answer

Termination

Question 4

Which federal law prohibits hospice employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer

Family and Medical Leave Act

Question 5

A hospice nurse aide must complete a minimum of how many hours of training as required by Medicare CoPs before providing direct patient care?

Accepted Answer

75 hours

Answer

40 hours

Answer

120 hours

Answer

60 hours

Question 6

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible hospice employees are entitled to up to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year for qualifying reasons?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Answer

16 weeks