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sdfghj · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement is true about hospital classification?

1. Hospital accreditation is voluntary.
2. Licensure of hospitals is provided by the Joint Commission.
3. To provide services, a hospital must be accredited, but not necessarily licensed.
4. For a hospital to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, it must be a not-for-profit hospital.

Question 2

You are serving on the IRB committee. In reviewing study proposals, what are questions you might ask? Select all that apply.

1. Can subjects withdraw at any time?
2. How are subjects told about their role in the study?
3. Is it clear whom the subjects should contact for questions?
4. Will negative results be kept private?
5. How will the researcher protect subject confidentiality?

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

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Hospitals are accredited by the Joint Commission, a voluntary accreditation organization, and are used by healthcare organizations.
2. Licensure of hospitals is done by states when the hospital meets certain state standards and requirements.
3. To provide services, a hospital must be licensed, though it does not necessarily have to be accredited.
4. To receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, the hospital must be certified to provide this care and must be accredited.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. This is a common question.
2. This is a common question.
3. This is a common question.
4. Whether or not results are positive or negative should not impact sharing the results.
5. This is a common question.