Adam Is Writing a Proposal for a Performance Improvement Study

question 6

Multiple Choice

Adam is writing a proposal for a performance improvement study related to care of adolescent patients presenting in the emergency department (ED) with suicidal ideation. As part of his study, he wishes to conduct chart reviews for all adolescent patients seen in the ED over the past 6 months. How should he proceed?

• A)Obtain the records from the EMR or the medical records department as required by the hospital.
• B)Inform the physicians caring for the patients why he needs to review the records prior to conducting the medical record review.
• C)Present the proposal to the hospital Institutional Review Board for review and obtain permission from them prior to doing the study.
• D)The nurse is not able to use the records because it is a violation of HIPAA.

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Definitions:

Legal Capital

The minimum amount of capital that a company is required to maintain for the protection of its creditors.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them various rights including a claim on part of the company's profits in the form of dividends.

Capital Paid

The total amount of money that investors have contributed to a corporation by purchasing shares of stock, also known as paid-in capital.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained rather than paid out as dividends to shareholders.