The nursing department of a hospital is engaged in collaborative ...

[lak]

The nursing department of a hospital is engaged in collaborative planning with the laboratory and radiology department of the same hospital. What are the benefits of this collaborative planning? Select all that apply.
 
  1. It maximizes resources such as staff and equipment.
  2. It keeps one department from getting too big a share of the budget.
  3. It minimizes duplication of work.
  4. It improves the relationship among these departments.
  5. It makes the best use of space available.

Question 2

The nurse closely follows hospital policy for recording patient charges. After attending a conference break out session on reimbursement, the nurse realizes that the hospital policy is in violation of Medicare rules. Is this nurse guilty of fraud?
 
  1. Yes, but since the nurse was following hospital policy no charges can be filed.
  2. Yes, this is a clear example of fraud.
  3. No, but the hospital is clearly guilty of fraud.
  4. No, fraud requires intention to do wrong.

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Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Maximizing resources is a big benefit of planning collaboratively.
2. This is not the reason for collaborative planning.
3. If planning is not done collaboratively, one department is unaware of the other department's plans and may duplicate work. For example, planning how lab tests are ordered can reduce duplication of work.
4. When staff members sit down together and plan for the future, they learn more about one another and one another's role. This can improve relationships.
5. Maximizing resources is a big benefit of planning collaboratively.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. Fraud requires intent.
2. Fraud requires intent.
3. It would have to be proved that the hospital intended to violate this policy.
4. In order to be guilty of fraud, the nurse would have to have intention of doing wrong. That is not present in this case.