RHIT Performance Improvement and Quality Management 1

Question 1

Which performance improvement model follows the sequence of Plan, Do, Check, and Act?

Accepted Answer

PDCA Cycle

Answer

The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle, also called the Deming Cycle, is a foundational continuous improvement framework used in healthcare quality management.

Question 2

A hospital wants to reduce medication errors by eliminating waste and non-value-added steps. Which methodology is BEST suited for this goal?

Accepted Answer

Lean

Answer

Lean methodology focuses on eliminating waste (muda) and streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

Question 3

Which accrediting body publishes National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) that hospitals must follow?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission

Answer

The Joint Commission publishes and updates National Patient Safety Goals annually, which accredited organizations must implement to address specific patient safety concerns.

Question 4

A health information manager is measuring the percentage of records with complete physician signatures within 30 days of discharge. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Process indicator

Answer

A process indicator measures whether specific steps in care delivery or documentation are being performed correctly, such as completion of physician signatures within a set timeframe.

Question 5

In Six Sigma, what does the term 'DMAIC' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

Answer

DMAIC stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control — the structured problem-solving framework used in Six Sigma to improve existing processes.

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Practice Test

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Practice Test

RHIT Performance Improvement and Quality Management 1