CPHQ Care Transition Processes 2

Question 1

The Care Transitions Intervention (CTI) developed by Eric Coleman focuses primarily on which four pillars?

Accepted Answer

Medication self-management, patient-centered record, follow-up, red flag awareness

Answer

Coleman's CTI model centers on medication self-management, a patient-centered health record, timely follow-up, and knowledge of red flags indicating deterioration.

Question 2

A patient is discharged from the hospital but readmitted within 30 days for the same condition. Under CMS value-based purchasing, this most directly affects which hospital metric?

Accepted Answer

Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) penalty

Answer

The HRRP penalizes hospitals with excess readmissions within 30 days for specific conditions by reducing Medicare payments.

Question 3

Which handoff tool uses a structured format with Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation components during care transitions?

Accepted Answer

SBAR

Answer

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is a standardized communication tool widely used during clinical handoffs to ensure critical information is conveyed.

Question 4

A quality team wants to reduce post-discharge medication errors. Which intervention is MOST effective as a first step?

Accepted Answer

Conducting medication reconciliation at all transition points

Answer

Medication reconciliation at every transition point is the foundational intervention for catching discrepancies that cause post-discharge medication errors.

Question 5

The Transitional Care Model (TCM) developed by Mary Naylor is best characterized by which approach?

Accepted Answer

Advanced practice nurses providing in-home follow-up after hospital discharge

Answer

Naylor's TCM uses advanced practice nurses who follow high-risk patients from hospital to home, providing comprehensive post-discharge support.

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CPHQ Care Transition Processes 2