Question

bioethics committee

1. an ethics consultation may help whenever the healthcare team, the patient, or the patient’s family has an unresolved ethical concern.

a. true b. false
code of conduct

1. non - retaliation protection is in place for those who report bullying and disruptive behavior.

a. true b. false
cultural diversity/sensitivity

1. the best way to work with different cultures is to know your own beliefs but be respectful of others’ beliefs.

a. true b. false
harassment policy

1. harassment is any unwelcome verbal, visual or physical conduct creating an intimidating, abusive, offensive, or hostile work environment that interferes with work performance.

a. true b. false
patient rights

1. patient rights include the right to a clean and safe environment, the right to refuse care, and the right to receive help with health - related bills and filing of claims.

a. true b. false
staff rights

1. employees may report any concerns about the safety or quality of care provided to the manager/supervisor only.

a. true b. false
core measures

1. when caring for a patient with a core measure diagnosis be sure to follow the standard of care.

a. true b. false
national patient safety goals

1. all hospital employees are responsible for patient safety.

a. true b. false
abuse recognition and reporting

1. healthcare practitioners are mandated reporters of suspected abuse.

a. true b. false
age specific care

1. it is important to consider the patient’s age in order to identify special needs for care.

a. true b. false

Explanation:

1. Ethics consultations address unresolved ethical concerns for healthcare teams/patients/families.
2. Non-retaliation policies protect those reporting bullying/disruptive behavior.
3. Cultural competence involves self-awareness and respect for others’ beliefs.
4. Harassment is unwelcome conduct impairing work performance.
5. Patient rights include safety, refusal of care, and billing assistance.
6. Employees can report safety/quality concerns to multiple channels, not just supervisors.
7. Core measures require following standard care for specific diagnoses.
8. All hospital employees share responsibility for patient safety.
9. Healthcare practitioners are mandated to report suspected abuse.
10. Age-specific care tailors treatment to patients’ developmental/health needs.

Answer:

1. a. True
2. a. True
3. a. True
4. a. True
5. a. True
6. b. False
7. a. True
8. a. True
9. a. True
10. a. True