WorksheetsMCQs on Accreditation for Institutions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who introduced the concept of the 'End result system' in 1910?
Earnest Codman
Florence Nightingale
Joseph Lister
William Osler
Which era of accreditation focused on minimal standards?
1917-1965
1966-1987
1988 onwards
1900-1910
Which era emphasized performance evaluation in accreditation history?
1988 onwards
1917-1965
1966-1987
1900-1910
Accreditation is defined as a self-assessment and:
External peer assessment
Government evaluation
Financial audit
Clinical supervision
Which is NOT a role of accreditation institutions?
Promotes staff salary increase
Improves communication
Increases credibility
Demonstrates accountability
Accreditation improves public trust by ensuring:
Patient safety and quality of care
Hospital profits and revenue
Staff entertainment facilities
Quick patient discharge
Which of the following is an importance of accreditation?
Provide safe and efficient work environment
Increase hospital profits
Reduce nursing education
Lower government regulation
Accreditation helps institutions identify:
Systemic break-downs
Nurse promotions
Patient hobbies
Government taxes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was founded in:
1947
1951
1966
1994
ISO 9001:2008 defines requirements for:
Quality management system
Nursing leadership
Patient classification
Hospital budgeting
Which ISO standard provides guidance on audits?
ISO 19011:2011
ISO 9001:2008
ISO 9000:2005
ISO 9004:2009
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) was founded in:
1951
1947
1994
1980
JCAHO is an:
Independent, not-for-profit organization
Government-owned institution
Private business corporation
University research unit
JCAHO defines quality standards tailored for:
Health care facilities
Engineering projects
Educational institutions
Manufacturing industries
Which aspect is a focus of JCAHO standards?
Patient and employee satisfaction
Hospital architecture
Staff entertainment
Government taxes
JCAHO accredits and certifies more than how many organizations in the US?
19,000
9,000
25,000
5,000
Joint Commission International (JCI) was created in:
1994
1951
1988
1947
JCI was established to implement the goals of:
JCAHO
ISO
WHO
UNESCO
JCI provides support to health care organizations through:
Accreditation, education, and technical assistance
Financial grants and taxes
Government legislation
Nurse licensure exams
JCI has a presence in more than how many countries?
90
50
120
30
