Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a physical restraint under CMS guidelines?
Answer: A side rail that the patient cannot lower independently
CMS defines a physical restraint as any manual method or equipment that restricts freedom of movement and that the patient cannot remove easily.
The purpose of a facility's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binder or database is to:
Answer: Provide chemical hazard and first aid information to workers
SDSs must be readily accessible to employees and contain hazard, handling, and emergency response information for every hazardous chemical in the workplace.
A facility's compliance program detects a potential overpayment from Medicare. Under the False Claims Act, the organization must:
Answer: Return the overpayment within 60 days of identification and report it
The ACA's '60-day rule' requires providers to report and return identified Medicare/Medicaid overpayments within 60 days or face False Claims Act liability.
What is the primary goal of a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) following a sentinel event?
Answer: Identify system-level factors that contributed to the event and prevent recurrence
RCA is a structured process for identifying underlying system failures — not individual blame — so that corrective actions can prevent future similar events.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), employers must provide chemical safety training to employees:
Answer: At the time of initial assignment and when new hazards are introduced
HazCom requires training at initial assignment to hazardous chemicals and whenever a new physical or health hazard is introduced into the work area.
Which entity has authority to investigate and cite healthcare facilities for violations of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA enforces the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and has authority to inspect facilities and issue citations for violations.
A healthcare worker who witnesses suspected patient abuse by a colleague is considered a mandated reporter. Their obligation is to:
Answer: Report the suspicion to the appropriate authority immediately per state law
Mandated reporters are legally required to report reasonable suspicions of abuse immediately — they do not need to confirm abuse before reporting.