Trivia Flashcards

Which federal program publicly reports hospital quality data to encourage transparency and improvement?

Answer: Hospital Compare (Care Compare)

CMS's Hospital Compare (now Care Compare) publicly reports quality measures to help consumers make informed decisions.

The IHI 'Triple Aim' framework focuses on improving which three dimensions simultaneously?

Answer: Population health, Patient experience, and Per capita cost

IHI's Triple Aim targets better population health, better patient experience, and lower per capita cost simultaneously.

What is the primary role of a 'root cause analysis' (RCA) following a sentinel event?

Answer: Identify systemic factors that contributed to the event

RCA is a systems-focused process that identifies underlying causes and contributing factors rather than placing individual blame.

Which accreditation body issues a 'Gold Seal of Approval' to healthcare organizations?

Answer: The Joint Commission (TJC)

The Joint Commission awards its Gold Seal of Approval to organizations that meet its rigorous performance standards.

In Lean methodology, 'muda' refers to which concept?

Answer: Waste or non-value-added activity in a process

Muda is a Japanese term meaning waste — any activity that consumes resources without adding value for the patient.

Which statistical control chart is most appropriate for monitoring the proportion of defective items in a process?

Answer: P-chart

The p-chart monitors the proportion (percentage) of nonconforming items in a sample over time.

What is the key distinction between 'quality assurance' (QA) and 'quality improvement' (QI)?

Answer: QA focuses on meeting minimum standards while QI focuses on continuous improvement

QA is primarily about meeting established minimum standards, whereas QI continuously seeks to exceed those standards through ongoing improvement.