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A healthcare facility can submit a draft and/or unapproved SOC to surveyors.
A healthcare facility can submit a draft and/or unapproved SOC to surveyors.
False
What is the primary purpose of the Scope of Services (SOC)?
What is the primary purpose of the Scope of Services (SOC)?
The SOC document must be confidential.
The SOC document must be confidential.
False
A healthcare facility must provide an official Scope of Services Document approved by the facility's management.
A healthcare facility must provide an official Scope of Services Document approved by the facility's management.
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The SOC document is unnecessary and can be replaced by verbal agreements between management and available medical staff.
The SOC document is unnecessary and can be replaced by verbal agreements between management and available medical staff.
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The SOC document must include information endorsed by an external agency.
The SOC document must include information endorsed by an external agency.
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Only healthcare facilities with more than 50 employees need to prepare official SOC documents.
Only healthcare facilities with more than 50 employees need to prepare official SOC documents.
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Management approval of the official document ensures accountability within the healthcare facility.
Management approval of the official document ensures accountability within the healthcare facility.
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The clinic's medical equipment must not be listed in the SOC.
The clinic's medical equipment must not be listed in the SOC.
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SOC details must be displayed in visible areas within healthcare facilities for both visitors and patients.
SOC details must be displayed in visible areas within healthcare facilities for both visitors and patients.
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The facility can provide services to a specific category of patients located outside its coverage area.
The facility can provide services to a specific category of patients located outside its coverage area.
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The SOC document is not required to include a description of the healthcare facility.
The SOC document is not required to include a description of the healthcare facility.
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A shift schedule must include both the number of shift hours and the number of medical staff present during those hours.
A shift schedule must include both the number of shift hours and the number of medical staff present during those hours.
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The SOC should contain a unique identification number and/or code for the healthcare facility.
The SOC should contain a unique identification number and/or code for the healthcare facility.
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Healthcare facilities are not required to specify the types of patients they can provide services to ________.
Healthcare facilities are not required to specify the types of patients they can provide services to ________.
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It is sufficient for the SOC to include only the name of the healthcare facility.
It is sufficient for the SOC to include only the name of the healthcare facility.
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The number of shift hours for each medical professional is irrelevant to the overall operation of the facility.
The number of shift hours for each medical professional is irrelevant to the overall operation of the facility.
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The statement of compliance (SOC) focuses solely on the operational protocols of the healthcare facility.
The statement of compliance (SOC) focuses solely on the operational protocols of the healthcare facility.
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Diagnostic modalities used and/or available in HCF are not mandatory to be listed in the SOC.
Diagnostic modalities used and/or available in HCF are not mandatory to be listed in the SOC.
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All available diagnostics modalities shall be stated clearly.
All available diagnostics modalities shall be stated clearly.
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The term 'diagnostics services available' can refer to available services offered by healthcare facilities.
The term 'diagnostics services available' can refer to available services offered by healthcare facilities.
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Study Notes
Scope of Healthcare Facility Services
- Official document, approved by facility management, detailing services offered.
- Staff identification and placement in visible locations for patients and visitors.
- Document should contain:
- Facility name
- Code number
Healthcare Facility Description
- Working days and hours: Details of facility operating days and times.
- Staffing: Number of Consultants, Specialists, General Practitioners, Nurses, and Technicians. Specific breakdowns by shift, including shift hours.
- Patient Population: Patient demographics and the area served by the facility.
- Average Annual Patients: Number of patients treated annually at the facility.
Scope of Services Available
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Diagnostic Modalities: Services related to diagnosis, including:
- Comprehensive history and physical examination for patients on first visit.
- Timely necessary laboratory and radiological tests for diagnosis.
- Screening for chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes), nutritional status, risk of falls, and psychological needs/abuse.
- Early diagnosis and notification of communicable diseases, appropriate referral system.
List of Diagnostic Preparations/Services
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Medical Equipment: List details of medical equipment available in the clinic, including:
- Stethoscope
- Sphygmomanometer
- Ophthalmoscope
- Otoscope
- Tuning fork
- Monofilament test
- Snellen chart
- Hammer
- Magnifying glass
- Laboratory Services: Types of lab work available (e.g., biochemistry, hematology, stool/urine analysis if offered).
- X-Ray/ECG: Information if X-ray and ECG services are available.
Services Provided
- General clinics, referral services, health promotion, and education
- Maternity and child health, immunizations
- Non-communicable diseases, geriatric care, communicable diseases
- Dental and oral health, emergency services, environmental health/sanitation
- Laboratory services, radiological services, and pharmaceutical services
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Explore the essential components of healthcare facility services, including operational details, staff roles, and patient demographics. This quiz covers the scope of services offered and the demographics of the patient population served by healthcare facilities.
