Author Question: The Joint Commission's (TJC's) staffing regulation states: a. staffing ratios are recommended in ... (Read 90 times)

laurencescou · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The Joint Commission's (TJC's) staffing regulation states:

a. staffing ratios are recommended in peri-natal and critical care areas.
b. nurse managers may determine the nurse-to-patient ratio as long as the pa-tient's needs are being met.
c. hospitals must also provide the right number of competent staff members to meet the patients' needs.
d. hospitals may limit the number of admis-sions to ensure there are an adequate number of staff members to meet patient needs.

Question 2

Papanicolaou (Pap) tests for detection of cervical cancer are recommended for:

a. women who are or have been sexually active and under the age of 60.
b. women who are or have been sexually active, or have reached the age of 20.
c. women who have given birth or who have reached the age of 18.
d. women who are sexually active and have reached the age of 30.

emilymalinowski12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
TJC noted the following (2006): The goal of the human resources function is to ensure that the hospital determines the qualifications and competencies for staff positions based on its mission; populations; and care, treatment, and services. Hospitals must also provide the right number of competent staff members to meet the patients' needs. (p. HR-1)

Answer to Question 2

B