CPC Mobile Integrated Health and EMS System Coordination

Question 1

Which federal model best describes a community paramedicine program operating within an EMS system to reduce unnecessary 911 utilization?

Accepted Answer

Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)

Answer

Accountable Care Organization (ACO)

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Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

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Emergency Medical Treatment Act (EMTALA)

Question 2

A community paramedic receives a referral for a frequent 911 caller. The FIRST priority in the initial home visit is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment

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Review the patient's medication list

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Schedule a follow-up with the primary care physician

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Call the patient's insurance provider

Question 3

In a Mobile Integrated Healthcare program, which metric BEST demonstrates a reduction in system utilization?

Accepted Answer

Decrease in 30-day hospital readmission rates

Answer

Number of home visits completed

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Number of new patient enrollments

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Increase in ambulance response time

Question 4

A community paramedic program partners with a local hospital to follow up with patients discharged with CHF. This type of arrangement is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A post-discharge transitional care partnership

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A mutual aid agreement

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A memorandum of understanding for 911 diversion

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A direct admissions contract

Question 5

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate role of a community paramedic when a patient's condition exceeds the scope of the MIH program?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate transfer of care to the appropriate provider or emergency services

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Treat the patient independently and document findings

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Contact the program medical director for permission before acting

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Advise the patient to drive themselves to urgent care

Question 6

A community paramedic is documenting a home visit in the shared electronic health record (EHR). This practice PRIMARILY supports:

Accepted Answer

Care coordination across the healthcare team

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Billing for additional services

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HIPAA compliance monitoring

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Liability protection for the EMS agency