How Do Accrediting Agencies Such as the Joint Commission Address

question 20

Multiple Choice

How do accrediting agencies such as The Joint Commission address staffing?

• A) Imposing maximum staffing levels
• B) Requiring a specific staff mix
• C) Stipulating nurse-patient ratios
• D) Confirming delivery of satisfactory care

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Definitions:

NOS

Not Otherwise Specified, a term used in medical coding and diagnosis when a more specific diagnosis cannot be made.

Unspecified

In medical contexts, "unspecified" often refers to conditions that are not clearly defined or categorized due to lack of detailed information.

Seventh Characters

In coding systems such as ICD-10, the seventh character is used to provide additional information about the condition or diagnosis.

Delayed Healing

The process where healing takes longer than the typical recovery time for injuries or wounds.