CPHRM CPHRM Exam 4

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a root cause analysis (RCA) following an adverse event?

Accepted Answer

To identify systemic factors contributing to the event and prevent recurrence

Answer

RCA is a structured process focused on identifying underlying systemic causes rather than individual blame, enabling system-level improvements.

Question 2

Under which legal doctrine can a hospital be held liable for inadequate physician credentialing?

Accepted Answer

Corporate negligence

Answer

Corporate negligence holds the hospital directly liable for failing to meet its duty to credential, supervise, and retain only competent medical staff.

Question 3

Which element of an informed consent process specifically addresses the patient's right to ask questions?

Accepted Answer

Comprehension and opportunity to ask questions

Answer

Valid informed consent requires that the patient understands the information and has been given an opportunity to ask questions before agreeing.

Question 4

A hospital's self-insured retention (SIR) is $500,000. A claim is settled for $800,000. How much does the hospital pay?

Accepted Answer

$500,000

Answer

Under an SIR arrangement, the hospital pays its retained layer ($500,000); the excess liability insurer covers the remaining $300,000.

Question 5

Which federal act requires healthcare organizations to maintain privacy of individually identifiable health information?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule establishes national standards protecting individually identifiable health information (PHI) held by covered entities.

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CPHRM CPHRM Exam 4