CHE Healthcare Law and Ethics 3

Question 1

Which court case established that hospitals have a corporate duty to ensure quality of care?

Accepted Answer

Darling v. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital

Answer

Darling v. Charleston (1965) established that hospitals have a corporate responsibility to oversee the quality of care provided by physicians on their medical staff.

Question 2

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on:

Accepted Answer

Race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

Answer

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

Question 3

What does 'respondeat superior' mean in healthcare liability?

Accepted Answer

An employer is liable for the negligent acts of employees acting within the scope of employment

Answer

Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine making employers vicariously liable for negligent acts of employees performed within the scope of their employment.

Question 4

A conflict of interest policy in healthcare organizations primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure decisions are made in the organization's best interest rather than personal gain

Answer

Conflict of interest policies ensure that leaders and employees make decisions based on organizational and patient interests rather than personal financial gain.

Question 5

Which federal act protects employees who report suspected healthcare fraud from retaliation?

Accepted Answer

False Claims Act whistleblower provisions

Answer

The False Claims Act's qui tam provisions protect whistleblowers who report fraud against the government from employer retaliation.

CHE - Certified Healthcare Executive Practice Test

CHE - Certified Healthcare Executive Practice Test

CHE Healthcare Law and Ethics 3