HCQM - ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 ALL ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 - CORRECT ANSWERS CLIA regs
include federal standards applicable to all US facilities testing human specimens. The program is
supported by the CDC, CMS and the FDA. Covers approximately 251,000 laboratory entities.
Implemented by the Division of Laboratory Services within the Survey and Certification Group
under the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality.
4 sets of CLIA rules - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. laboratory standards 2. application and
user fees 3. enforcement procedures 4. approval of accreditation programs
8 Benefits of Accreditation - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. improved patient outcomes 2.
organizational learning 3. providing professional consultation and enhancement of staff
education 4. ongoing support from accrediting body 5. decrease liability d/t mitigation of risk
for adverse events 6. recognition by carriers and hmos 7. increased financial capabilities 8.
strengthen community confidence
Accreditation Commission for Health Care - CORRECT ANSWERS The only national
accreditation organization started by a few home care providers seeking a viable option for
small providers. Deemed authority for Home Health, Hospice, and DMEPOS programs. Have
also developed and launched standards for sleep labs and behavioral health.
7 Baldridge areas - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. leadership 2. strategic planning 3. customer
and market focus 4. measurement 5. analysis and knowledge management 6. human resource
focus 7. process management and results
Community Health Accreditation Program - CORRECT ANSWERS Oldest national
community based accrediting body. Has deemed authority for home health, hospice, and home
medical equipment.
American College of Radiology - CORRECT ANSWERS Nation's oldest medical imaging
and radiation oncology accrediting body. Process is peer reviewed, educationally focused,
clinical and phantom image review for the highest level of image quality and patient safety.
, HCQM - ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 ALL ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
College of American Pathologists - CORRECT ANSWERS Laboratory Accreditation
Program offers the most complete array of disciplines and testing procedures; accommodates
all testing sites; can handle forensic drug testing and reproductive laboratories.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities - CORRECT ANSWERS Includes
medical, behavioral health, and substance abuse rehab and DMEPOS
C enter for Improvement of Healthcare Quality - CORRECT ANSWERS Newest hospital
accreditation with CME deeming authority. Membership based and comprised of hospitals. Also
has a Center of Excellence designation program for long term acute care and rehab hospitals.
DNV GL Healthcare - CORRECT ANSWERS National Integrated Accreditation for
Healthcare Organizations SM program approaches accreditation as an engine for QI rather than
an inspection. Only organization to have integrated the ISO 9001 Quality Management Program
with the CMS Conditions of Participation. Able to credential for Ventricular Assist Devices.
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program now - CORRECT ANSWERS Originally
conducted to provide objective review of services provided by osteopathic hospitals now has
deeming authority on a wide variety of provider types and also provides certification reviews
for primary stroke centers.
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission now - CORRECT ANSWERS Vascular testing,
echos, nuclear, PET, MRI, CT, carotid stenting, etc.
International Organization for Standardization now - CORRECT ANSWERS Developed
the ISO 9000 series. Standards provide guidance and tools for organizations trying to meet
customer requirements and QI. The ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management
system and is the only standard that can be certified to and utilized by any organization large or
small regardless of its field or activity.
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 ALL ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 - CORRECT ANSWERS CLIA regs
include federal standards applicable to all US facilities testing human specimens. The program is
supported by the CDC, CMS and the FDA. Covers approximately 251,000 laboratory entities.
Implemented by the Division of Laboratory Services within the Survey and Certification Group
under the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality.
4 sets of CLIA rules - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. laboratory standards 2. application and
user fees 3. enforcement procedures 4. approval of accreditation programs
8 Benefits of Accreditation - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. improved patient outcomes 2.
organizational learning 3. providing professional consultation and enhancement of staff
education 4. ongoing support from accrediting body 5. decrease liability d/t mitigation of risk
for adverse events 6. recognition by carriers and hmos 7. increased financial capabilities 8.
strengthen community confidence
Accreditation Commission for Health Care - CORRECT ANSWERS The only national
accreditation organization started by a few home care providers seeking a viable option for
small providers. Deemed authority for Home Health, Hospice, and DMEPOS programs. Have
also developed and launched standards for sleep labs and behavioral health.
7 Baldridge areas - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. leadership 2. strategic planning 3. customer
and market focus 4. measurement 5. analysis and knowledge management 6. human resource
focus 7. process management and results
Community Health Accreditation Program - CORRECT ANSWERS Oldest national
community based accrediting body. Has deemed authority for home health, hospice, and home
medical equipment.
American College of Radiology - CORRECT ANSWERS Nation's oldest medical imaging
and radiation oncology accrediting body. Process is peer reviewed, educationally focused,
clinical and phantom image review for the highest level of image quality and patient safety.
, HCQM - ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 ALL ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
College of American Pathologists - CORRECT ANSWERS Laboratory Accreditation
Program offers the most complete array of disciplines and testing procedures; accommodates
all testing sites; can handle forensic drug testing and reproductive laboratories.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities - CORRECT ANSWERS Includes
medical, behavioral health, and substance abuse rehab and DMEPOS
C enter for Improvement of Healthcare Quality - CORRECT ANSWERS Newest hospital
accreditation with CME deeming authority. Membership based and comprised of hospitals. Also
has a Center of Excellence designation program for long term acute care and rehab hospitals.
DNV GL Healthcare - CORRECT ANSWERS National Integrated Accreditation for
Healthcare Organizations SM program approaches accreditation as an engine for QI rather than
an inspection. Only organization to have integrated the ISO 9001 Quality Management Program
with the CMS Conditions of Participation. Able to credential for Ventricular Assist Devices.
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program now - CORRECT ANSWERS Originally
conducted to provide objective review of services provided by osteopathic hospitals now has
deeming authority on a wide variety of provider types and also provides certification reviews
for primary stroke centers.
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission now - CORRECT ANSWERS Vascular testing,
echos, nuclear, PET, MRI, CT, carotid stenting, etc.
International Organization for Standardization now - CORRECT ANSWERS Developed
the ISO 9000 series. Standards provide guidance and tools for organizations trying to meet
customer requirements and QI. The ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management
system and is the only standard that can be certified to and utilized by any organization large or
small regardless of its field or activity.
