CMM CMM Patient Safety & Risk Management 2

Question 1

Which tool is MOST commonly used during a prospective risk assessment to identify potential failure points before a process is implemented?

Accepted Answer

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Answer

FMEA is a proactive tool that systematically identifies potential failure modes in a process and assesses their likelihood and impact before harm occurs.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, a 'covered entity' that experiences a breach affecting 500 or more individuals must notify:

Accepted Answer

The affected individuals, HHS, and prominent media outlets without unreasonable delay

Answer

HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities to notify affected individuals, HHS, and (for breaches ≥500 in a state/jurisdiction) local media promptly.

Question 3

A medical manager reviewing a 'near miss' report should treat it as:

Accepted Answer

A valuable learning opportunity to prevent future patient harm

Answer

Near misses are critical learning opportunities because they reveal system vulnerabilities before actual harm occurs, enabling proactive correction.

Question 4

The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) published annually by The Joint Commission are PRIMARILY focused on:

Accepted Answer

Addressing the most critical patient safety challenges in accredited organizations

Answer

NPSGs target the highest-priority patient safety issues identified through sentinel event data and expert consensus, guiding accredited organizations' safety efforts.

Question 5

Which risk management strategy involves transferring financial liability for a specific risk to a third party?

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

Answer

Risk transfer shifts the financial burden of a risk to another party, most commonly through insurance policies or contractual agreements.

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CMM CMM Patient Safety & Risk Management 2