Deck 4: Coordinated Chronic Care

Question 1

According to multiple research studies, which intervention has resulted in lower costs and fewer rehospitalizations in high-risk older patients?

A) Coordination of posthospital care by advanced practice health care providers
B) Frequent posthospital clinic visits with a primary care provider
C) Inclusion of extended family members in the outpatient plan of care
D) Telephone follow-up by the pharmacist to assess medication compliance

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which advantages are provided to the chronically ill patient by personal electronic monitoring devices? (Select all that apply.)

A) Helps provide more patient control their health and lifestyle
B) Eliminates need for regular medical and nursing follow-up visits
C) Helps the early identification of patient health-related problems
D) Helps health care providers in keeping track of the patient's health status
E) Cost is often covered by Medicare

Answer 2

A, C, D, E

Question 3

To reduce adverse events associated with care transitions, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service have implemented which policy?

A) Mandates for communication among primary caregivers and hospitalists
B) Penalties for failure to perform medication reconciliations at time of discharge
C) Reduction of payments for patients readmitted within 30 days after discharge
D) Requirements for written discharge instructions for patients and caregivers

Answer 3

C