TAGME Data Management 3

Question 1

A GME office is transitioning to a new residency management software. Which data migration step is MOST critical to perform first?

Accepted Answer

Back up all existing data and verify its integrity before migration

Answer

Creating a verified backup before migration ensures that data can be restored if errors occur during the transition process.

Question 2

Which ACGME report compiles aggregated national data on program performance and allows comparison to peer programs?

Accepted Answer

ACGME Data Resource Book

Answer

The ACGME Data Resource Book provides aggregate data on accredited programs, resident demographics, and program outcomes for benchmarking.

Question 3

An ACGME-accredited program must retain program records, including faculty and resident files, for a minimum of how many years after a resident completes training?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

ACGME institutional requirements generally specify that GME records be retained for a minimum of 10 years to support verification requests and accreditation reviews.

Question 4

In a dashboard used to monitor resident duty hours, which visualization type best shows whether violations are trending upward or downward over a 12-month period?

Accepted Answer

Line chart over time

Answer

A line chart over time clearly displays trends and directional changes in duty hour violations across the 12-month period.

Question 5

A program administrator receives a subpoena for a resident's training records in a malpractice case. The correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult with the institution's legal counsel before releasing any records

Answer

Legal counsel must review any subpoena before records are released to ensure compliance with applicable laws and institutional policy.

TAGME - Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education Practice Test

TAGME - Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education Practice Test

TAGME Data Management 3