Question 266

Once collected, performance measurement data require interpretation and analysis if they are to be used to improve the processes and outcomes of healthcare. Data can be used to compare:
  • Question 267

    Some argue that administrative data are less reliable than data gathered by chart review. However, administrative
    data can be just as reliable as data from chart review when they are properly cleaned and validated, the indicator
    definitions are clear and concise, and measures from the CR system were validated using approach/es:
  • Question 268

    An organization has a goal to increase profitability of services covered under bundled payments.
    Which of the following aspects of quality should a healthcare quality professional recommend as a starting point for an analysis?
  • Question 269

    Physician quality data reports for all credentialed physicians disseminated at regular Intervals, as generally mandated by accreditation standards, are called
  • Question 270

    A data analyst, using a clinical decision support system (administrative database), discovered a higher-than-expected incidence of renal failure (a serious complication) following coronary artery bypass surgery. The rat e was well above 10 percent for the most recent 12 months increased over the last six quarters. However, the clinical decision support system did not contain enough detail to explain whether this complication resulted from the coronary artery bypass graft procedures or was a chronic condition present on admission.
    To find the answer, the data analyst use different steps.
    This example illustrates: