Ms RHIT Is Developing an Audit Tool to Review Records

question 28

Multiple Choice

Ms. RHIT is developing an audit tool to review records in preparation for The Joint Commission survey. Which of the following is a standard that should be included on the audit tool?

• A) Each record needs to include a statistical summary sheet.
• B) The attending physician must sign an attestation statement.
• C) The record needs to document evidence of appropriate informed consent.
• D) The discharge summary must be completed within 35 days of discharge.

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