Joint Commission Survey and Accreditation

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What is the frequency of on-site surveys by a Joint Commission survey team for organizations?

Every 3 years (correct)
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Every 2 years

What is the purpose of the Joint Commission survey team during an on-site survey?

To provide medication to patients
To punish the organization for non-compliance
Only to evaluate the organization
To evaluate the organization and provide education and guidance (correct)

What is the primary concern related to medication storage and security?

Medication carts in unsecure areas
Light sensitive medication
Refrigerator temperature excursions
All of the above (correct)

What is the time window for administering scheduled medications according to the new rule?

Hospital-defined policies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a time-critical medication?

All of the above, except antihistamines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of early or late administration of time-critical medications beyond the specified time frame?

Harm or significant impact on the intended therapeutic effect (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of medication typically available at the patient-care area at any time?

A 24-hour supply of doses (D) Signup and view all the answers

What information is concurrently maintained in the pharmacy for each patient?

Patient's medication profile (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including the controlled substance symbol on the unit dose label?

To comply with DEA regulations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of medication in a single unit or package?

Total contents delivered (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, what is the purpose of unit dose labeling?

To reduce medication errors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of an electronic system that controls and tracks medication dispensing?

Lower risk of medication error (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a Decentralized Unit Dose Drug Distribution System (DUDD)?

Small satellite pharmacies are located on each floor of the hospital (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Centralized Unit Dose Drug Distribution System (CUDD)?

To dispense all inpatient drugs in unit doses from a central area pharmacy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of implementing an electronic system to control and track medication dispensing?

Higher cost per delivered dose (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common element of a Unit Dose System?

Medications are contained in, and administered from, single unit or unit dose packages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of a Unit Dose System in reducing medication errors?

Lower risk of medication error (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a pneumatic tube drug delivery system?

To facilitate rapid delivery of medications to patient care areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue with the pneumatic tube system?

Lab specimens sent in pharmaceutical tubes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is remote access to medication inventory management important?

To facilitate centralized pharmacy management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem with using the pneumatic tube system for certain medications?

Protein denaturation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which company offers the AcuDose-Rx Metro and medDISPENSE systems?

McKesson Corporation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using automated medication dispensing systems?

To improve medication dispensing accuracy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)?

Medical error prevention and safe medication use (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is NOT classified as a High-Risk High-Alert medication?

Antibiotics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ISMP's Confused Drug Name List?

To highlight medications with similar names or packaging (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the hospital review and revise its list of Look-Alike/Sound-Alike (LASA) medications annually?

To reduce the risk of medication errors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ISMP Acute Care Guidelines for Timely Administration of Scheduled Medications?

To provide guidance on medication administration schedules (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a High-Risk High-Alert medication?

Concentrated Electrolytes (B) Signup and view all the answers