C430 Healthcare Quality Improvement and Risk Management - WGU exam questions and complete correct answers 2024

A hospital officer reports that there were multiple incidences in which toxic chemicals were incorrectly labeled that led to severe injuries of two lab employees. The regulatory department that oversees this area of workplace accidents is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). What is the role of OSHA in providing oversight for this issue? A.) To discipline the staff involved in the event B.) To remove the hospital's accreditation status C.) To implement a quality improvement strategy D.) To promote safety by investigating the incidents - correct answer D.) To promote safety by investigating the incidents A hospital officer reports the presence of multiple incidences of skin breakdown among the Medicare/Medicaid eligible patients who were admitted to the hospital. Admission assessment supports that the skin breakdown was not present at the time of admission. What is the initial role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in providing oversight for this issue? A.) To deny reimbursement to the facility B.) To notify the state hospital association C.) To ensure the hospital opens a wound care clinic D.) To alert The Joint Commission to review the facility - correct answer A.) To deny reimbursement to the facility A home health agency has audited occurrences of falls over the last 12 months. The organization was cited by The Joint Commission for having insufficient fall prevention measures