Author Question: How are competencies being used to monitor the quality of respiratory care? a. They focus on cost ... (Read 48 times)

swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

How are competencies being used to monitor the quality of respiratory care?

a. They focus on cost saving strategies.
b. They are used to check the skill and knowledge of respiratory through the use of clinical simulations.
c. They are used to educate therapist on new treatments and procedures.
d. They are used to review protocols.

Question 2

What is/are the essential component(s) comprise(s) disease management programs?

1. An integrated health care system that can provide a full range of a patient's needs
2. A knowledge regarding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases
3. A commitment to CQI
4. A sophisticated clinical and administrative information system that helps assess patterns in the clinical practice
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

ebe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The purpose of competencies is to check for having suitable and sufficient skills, knowledge, and experience for specific tasks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
All of the above are the essential components for a disease management team to be successful at meeting the clinical needs of the patients and hospital.