CPHQ Trivia 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hospital Compare (Care Compare)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Population health, Patient experience, and Per capita cost

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Identify systemic factors that contributed to the event

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Waste or non-value-added activity in a process

Answer

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

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