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vHAUNG6011

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What is a cohort study?
 
  a. Comparing the clinical outcomes from two different groups
  b. Single patient study
  c. A literature-based review
  d. Collection of patients with similar clinical situations

Question 2

Current Joint Commission standards for accreditation emphasize which of the following?
 
  a. Continual quality improvement
  b. Therapist-driven protocols
  c. License and registration of health care providers
  d. Health, welfare, and safety of patients us-ing respiratory care equipment


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Cohort studies, which compare the clinical outcomes in two compared groups (or cohorts), gen-erally have greater scientific rigor than case studies or case series and consist of two broad types of study designs: observational cohort studies and randomized controlled trials.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Current Joint Commission standards for accreditation emphasize organization-wide efforts for continuous quality improvement (CQI).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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