Which organization attempts to develop and implement a case mix ...

[haleyc112]

Which organization attempts to develop and implement a case mix classification system that can provide a basis for Medicare and Medicaid payments as well as serve as a quality monitoring system?
 
  a. The Joint Commission
  b. The Institute of Medicine
  c. The Multistate Nursing Home Case Mix and Quality Demonstration
  d. The National Committee for Quality Assurance

Question 2

Several tools are used to collect data to facilitate continuous quality improvement. What kind of audits review critical pathways and standardized clinical guidelines?
 
  a. Nursing audits
  b. Structure audits
  c. Process audits
  d. Outcome audits

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The Multistate Nursing Home Case Mix and Quality Demonstration has developed quality indicators for long-term settings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Process audits examine aspects of care such as implementation of physicians' orders, observation of symptoms, implementation of nursing procedures, teaching, discharge planning, and charting practices.

[haleyc112]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Liamb2179]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it