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What is the primary focus of a Quality Assurance (QA) program in healthcare?
What is the primary focus of a Quality Assurance (QA) program in healthcare?
- To reduce healthcare costs
- To enhance healthcare provider salaries
- To ensure patient care quality through outcome tracking (correct)
- To increase patient volume
Which of the following areas is NOT subject to quality assessment in phlebotomy?
Which of the following areas is NOT subject to quality assessment in phlebotomy?
- Documentation
- Specimen collection procedures
- Healthcare provider salary analysis (correct)
- Patient preparation procedure
What is a key guideline for phlebotomists to avoid lawsuits?
What is a key guideline for phlebotomists to avoid lawsuits?
- Ignore patient requests if they're inconvenient
- Record information only if mistakes occur
- Use proper safety containers and devices (correct)
- Collect specimens without consent if necessary
Which principle is part of the Professional Standards and Code of Practice?
Which principle is part of the Professional Standards and Code of Practice?
What should phlebotomists do to maintain their professional proficiency?
What should phlebotomists do to maintain their professional proficiency?
Flashcards
QA Program in Healthcare
QA Program in Healthcare
A program that monitors patient care quality through scheduled reviews to ensure appropriateness, applicability, and timeliness.
Phlebotomy QA Areas
Phlebotomy QA Areas
Patient preparation, specimen collection (ID), equipment (devices, tubes, labeling), documentation, records, and manuals are assessed for quality.
Legal Liability in Phlebotomy
Legal Liability in Phlebotomy
Phlebotomists can face legal consequences for their actions, often in the form of civil lawsuits.
Avoiding Legal Actions - Consent
Avoiding Legal Actions - Consent
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Phlebotomy Professional Standards
Phlebotomy Professional Standards
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