ASC Quality Improvement & Program Management

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of quality improvement in stroke programs?

Accepted Answer

Improve patient outcomes and care processes.

Answer

Reduce staffing costs.

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Shorten patient stays only.

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Limit performance reviews.

Question 2

Which methodology is commonly used in healthcare quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle.

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Six Sigma Black Belt.

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ISO 9001 audit.

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Waterfall model.

Question 3

What does a stroke program manager typically oversee?

Accepted Answer

Clinical processes, data tracking, and performance initiatives.

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Only staff hiring.

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Cafeteria menus.

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Patient billing only.

Question 4

Which data metric is critical in stroke program monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Door-to-needle time.

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Medication inventory.

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Patient satisfaction surveys only.

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Discharge room turnover.

Question 5

How often should performance data be reviewed in a quality stroke program?

Accepted Answer

Monthly or quarterly.

Answer

Annually.

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Every five years.

Answer

After each accreditation.

Question 6

What is an essential element of successful program management?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholder engagement and communication.

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Limiting communication.

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Avoiding leadership input.

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Isolated decision-making.

Question 7

Which tool is often used for identifying process gaps?

Accepted Answer

Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Answer

Fishbone diagram.

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Daily huddle notes.

Answer

Supply chain report.

Question 8

Why is benchmarking important in stroke quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

To measure performance against best practices.

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To delay reporting.

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To reduce transparency.

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To avoid patient input.

Question 9

What is the goal of performance improvement initiatives?

Accepted Answer

Address gaps and improve care outcomes.

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Maintain current practices.

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Avoid team input.

Answer

Focus only on documentation.