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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

The IDG, comprising at least a physician, RN, social worker, and pastoral or spiritual counselor, is mandated by Medicare CoPs to plan and provide hospice care.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Medical social worker

Answer

Medicare CoPs require the IDG to include a registered nurse, physician, social worker, and pastoral or other counselor as core members.

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

Progressive discipline typically begins with a verbal warning to address minor infractions before escalating to more formal steps.

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

Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for employers with 15 or more employees.

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

Medicare requires hospice aides to complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training before providing care.

CHA - Certified Hospice Administrator Practice Test

CHA - Certified Hospice Administrator Practice Test

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