CPHRM CPHRM Enterprise Risk Management

Question 1

Which framework is most commonly referenced in healthcare enterprise risk management (ERM) programs in the US?

Accepted Answer

COSO ERM Framework

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ISO 14001

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PMBOK Guide

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Six Sigma DMAIC

Question 2

In ERM, what does the term 'risk appetite' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The amount of risk an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives

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The total cost of risk retained by an organization

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The frequency of risk assessments conducted annually

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The minimum threshold for reporting adverse events

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'residual risk' in an ERM program?

Accepted Answer

Risk that remains after controls and mitigation strategies are applied

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Risk identified but not yet assessed

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Risk transferred entirely to a third party

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Risk that only affects clinical departments

Question 4

A healthcare risk manager is creating a risk register. Which component is essential for each identified risk entry?

Accepted Answer

Likelihood, impact, and assigned owner

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Employee names associated with the risk

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Budget allocation per risk

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Historical claims data only

Question 5

Which ERM risk response strategy involves shifting the financial consequence of a risk to a third party?

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

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Risk avoidance

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Risk reduction

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Risk acceptance

Question 6

In a healthcare ERM program, 'strategic risk' most likely includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A competitor opening a new facility in the service area

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A nurse's failure to follow hand hygiene protocol

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A slip-and-fall incident in the cafeteria

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A billing error on a single claim