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Before providing drug-testing services to a company, it is advisable to inquire whether the employer has an up-to-date drug and alcohol testing policy in place.
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True
False
The Total Health Management model is best described as management of:
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The total body.
An injured worker.
Personal health issues.
A population of workers in a specific employment environment.
The staffing model that is generally the most cost-effective for a typical occupational medicine program is likely to be:
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Doctors and registered nurses.
Doctors and mid-level practitioners (physician assistants or nurse practitioners).
Doctors, mid-level practitioners and medical assistants.
The following would be considered “PHI” under H.I.P.A.A. regulations:
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Drug screen results.
Consent forms.
Physical result letters.
Respiratory questionnaires.
All of the above.
Numerous employers are encountering rising costs across various aspects of healthcare.
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True
False
Maintaining profitability becomes challenging when clinic salary expense as a percentage of net or collected revenue exceeds:
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35%
55%
75%
85%
D.O.T. permits designation of supervisors at a company to collect urine specimens.
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True
False
What factors should a provider take into account when determining the appropriate pricing for policy development services offered to an employer?
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Distance from the clinic.
Number of employees in the workforce.
Regulatory issues present in the workplace.
The time it will take to assess need and develop the policy.
Which of the following components are encompassed within an Integrated Health System?
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a.Customer orientation.
b.Target Population.
c.A mutually agreed upon process.
d. a and b only.
Which of the following components is typically excluded from a hearing conservation program?
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Audiology screening.
Hearing aid fitting.
Monitoring sound level.
Baseline comparison.
The responsibility for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) lies with the occupational health software vendor, rather than the clinic or program.
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True
False
Efforts to establish electronic connectivity among providers, employers, and payers have encountered obstacles primarily due to:
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Financial support issues.
Variations in state workers’ compensation systems.
Differences in information management systems and data collection methods.
The proprietary nature of the information.
All of the above.
Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the service mix across the market is crucial when formulating a staffing plan
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True
False
The relationship between incentive compensation and performance is generally acknowledged to be:
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Positive.
Inverse.
Unchanged.
None of the above.
The significant changes in communication methods within occupational health over the past decade can be primarily attributed to:
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Significant advances in information management technology.
Strong demand for paperless systems.
The regulatory environment.
Shifts in employer expectations.
The current log that is used to record O.S.H.A. recordable injuries is called:
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Physician’s First Report of Injury.
Employer’s First Report of Injury.
O.S.H.A. 200 Log.
O.S.H.A. 300 Log.
According to national data, the average occupational health program tends to have a higher patient volume for medical surveillance exams compared to initial injuries.
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True
False
Electronic injury tracking and case management activities should best be:
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Performed only on patients treated at designated occupational health delivery locations who incur lost work days.
Performed on virtually all patients treated at designated occupational health delivery locations.
Performed only by the employer’s insurance carrier or TPA.
Performed only for client companies that request it.
H.I.P.A.A. regulations cover physical exam reports sent to employers for pre-placement/post-offer physicals.
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True
False
Which of the following factors is typically regarded as the most significant element in effective clinical management?
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Computerization.
Communication.
Case management.
Clinical training.
Which of the following components should be excluded from an incentive compensation package for occupational medicine physicians?
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Productivity indicators.
Incentives based on outcomes.
Patient satisfaction scores.
Hospital admissions.
The DYAD Management system is the best model for the Medical Director and the program director.
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True
False
Who is impacted by H.I.P.A.A.?
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Health care providers who transmit any health information in electronic form in connection with a
Health plans.
Health care clearinghouses.
All of the above.
How would the current stance of the federal government regarding ergonomics be best described:
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Voluntary compliance
A rigorous standard
A rehash of meatpacking guidelines
Unenforceable
Which of the following is not a recommended listening skill?
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Maintaining an active listening posture
Offering verbal queues
Repeating the other party’s key points
Taking notes
The reimbursement for workers' compensation treatment is determined by the specific provisions outlined in the State Workers' Compensation Law.
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True
False
An initial letter of introduction to a prospect should include all of the following except:
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A benefit statement.
An action step
A description of your services
A phrase describing the purpose of the letter
Expense budgets can be formulated based on:
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Historical data.
Estimates based upon planned volume.
Historical data plus actual and estimated.
All of the above.
None of the above.
Reducing the number of contractual arrangements is an effective approach to enhancing clinic net revenue.
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True
False
The accurate collection and storage of patient demographic data during registration form the basis for efficient claims reporting and billing processes.
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True
False
One common misconception about occupational health software is that it will:
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Give a hospital-affiliated occupational health program more autonomy.
Resolve many of a program’s operational efficiency problems.
Support sales and marketing functions.
Enhance clinical quality.
What are the typical responsibilities of program directors/managers?
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Developing budgets.
Managing billing and accounts receivable.
Monitoring financial performance.
All of the above.
For an occupational medicine clinic an example of a fixed expense is:
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Physician compensation.
Staff compensation.
Rent.
X-ray supplies.
Choose one approach that mixed-use urgent care/occupational medicine clinics can employ to bridge the gap between different patient populations, reimbursement systems, and reporting mechanisms, thereby enhancing operational efficiencies.
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cross train providers
cross train front desk
use one computer system for all
all of the above
Productivity compliance to standard should be at which of the following percentages?
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Start at 60%, goal to 79%.
Start at 70%, goal to 75%.
Start at 80%, goal to 90%. .
Start at 85%, goal to 95%.
In the realm of clinical management, which scenario provides the most accurate description of standardization?
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The time it takes to perform a procedure.
The development of forms and processes.
Consistent operational functions for all shifts at every delivery location.
Patients are able to see the same provider on subsequent visits.
The Gatekeeper Role in an occupational health setting is best described as:
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Selecting who will be treated in a clinic setting.
Providing only work-related injury services.
Working with medical directors to control costs.
A collegial relationship between the occupational medicine physician and the family doctor.
To ensure that every potential user of its services is aware of their presence, a program should make a diligent effort in establishing a comprehensive "prospect universe."
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True
False
Which statement best defines benchmarking?
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Compliance to standard.
Data retrieval.
Chart audits.
Evaluating and improving processes and systems.
For an occupational medicine clinic an example of an indirect expense is:
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Salaries.
Supplies.
Utilities.
Depreciation
The health outcome data collected on your organization's workforce should be utilized for marketing purposes when targeting employers.
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True
False
Which of the following responsibilities is not typically attributed to a Program Director?
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Integrating the system with the organizations’ mainframe system.
Obtaining specific financial expectations from stakeholders.
Reviewing and acting upon financial information.
Establishing a system to monitor financial performance.
Which of the following are considered the core components of a treatment plan for provider documentation?
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a. Pain management.
b. Restrictions.
c. Estimated time to return to full duty.
d. Both (a) and (b)
e. (a), (b) and (c)
Which of the following is the most likely factor to generate consistent sales when developing services for employers within an occupational health program?
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Interventions to ensure regulatory and legal compliance.
Wellness and health promotion programs.
Lunch-and-learn sessions.
On-site physical therapy.
Which of the following practices is not recommended when creating an employer database?
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Including small employers or employers only marginally within your service area.
Including multiple names from the same organization.
Citing the number of employees
Using contact names from purchased lists.
The O.S.H.A. recording criteria encompasses all of the following situations except:
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Death resulted
Days away from work
Restricted work activity
First aid
Loss of consciousness.
Significant illness or injury diagnosed by a physician or licensed healthcare professional
Rapid or instant urine analysis is allowed under Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) guidelines.
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True
False
When projecting revenue for a pro forma budget using a state workers' compensation fee schedule, it is recommended to calculate a weighted fee per encounter based on the clinic’s historic acuity level mix.
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True
False
The success of developing a safety program for employers is unlikely without the support of which of the following?
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The medical director.
The care manager.
The program director.
Company management.
Written fee schedules should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis to incorporate any new charges, fee adjustments, and comparisons to prevailing charges within the service area.
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True
False
When developing documentation standards, you need to consider:
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Core components by procedure.
Who is responsible.
Compliance Standards.
All of the above.
When evaluating the effectiveness of occupational health interventions, employers generally prioritize which aspect the most?
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Prompt appointments.
Reductions in lost work days.
Employee educational programs.
The provider’s understanding of their work environment.
Which regulatory activity in 1983 significantly fueled the emergence of the "provider-based" occupational health movement?
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) drug testing mandate.
The Balanced Budget Act.
The Mann Act
The Prospective Payment Act
The data-driven nature of occupational health practice promotes occupational medicine practitioners to be pioneers in the adoption of information management technology.
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True
False
Which of the following steps is necessary for the successful establishment of productivity indicators?
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Identify personnel involved in all aspects of the procedure.
Include only clinical activities.
Include all sick and vacation time in the calculation.
Share results with selected staff members.
Which of the following national trend(s) affects information management and communication practices in an occupational health setting:
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a.Patient portal
b.Employer portal
c. Integrated delivery systems
d. a and b only
When was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed?
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1971
1981
1990
2001
For the following reasons, H.I.P.A.A. allows the disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) to workers' compensation insurers, state administrators, employers, and other individuals or entities involved in the workers' compensation system without requiring the injured worker's authorization:
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To comply with state law.
To establish benefits for the injured/ill employee.
For payment of healthcare provided to the injured/ill employee.
All of the above.
Which of the following is a recurring characteristic or feature of product line management?
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Business development.
Specialist evaluations.
Care management.
Physician management.
Patient instruction and understanding of the treatment plan should be documented.
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True
False
What factor is considered the most crucial in the coordination of specialist referrals?
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Standards of care.
A medical director visit.
A care manager call.
Physician network criteria.
A discharge note should include a summary of the injury, causality, management and work status of the patient.
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True
False
Semi-variable salary expense is a function of visit volume.
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True
False
When establishing productivity standards, it is crucial to identify non-patient tasks.
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True
False
Who should have the ultimate responsibility for overseeing clinical activities?
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Medical director.
Clinic supervisor.
Program director.
All three to some degree.
An important component of Employee Health Management is:
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Physical therapy.
Work hardening.
Occupational therapy.
Return-to-work monitoring.
Massage therapy is a first aid measure under federal O.S.H.A. regulations:
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True
False
As per D.O.T. guidelines, how many simulated urine specimen collections must the specimen collector conduct upon completing the training process?
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1
2
3
5
Which individuals or parties should be involved in product line management, in most situations?
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Only the program director.
Both the medical director and program director.
Only the medical director
All staff members.
An example of a variable expense for an occupational medicine clinic is:
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Physician salaries.
Staff salaries.
Rent.
X-ray supplies.
Which of the following does D.O.T. regulations specify as criteria for determining appropriate testing?
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Reasonable suspicion
Post-accident
First-time performance of a safety-sensitive function
Pre-employment
Random
Follow-up testing of employees resolving alcohol and/or drug problems
All of the above
Supplying a company with a safety program is expected to reduce the occurrence of work-related injuries.
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True
False
Which of the following is not considered one of the components of the "Occupational Health Triad"?
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Injury management.
Triage services
Environmental intervention
Fostering worker self-reliance
In hospital-based programs, the stance of the management information systems (MIS) department usually plays a significant role in determining the level of ease or difficulty involved in implementing specialized occupational health software.
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True
False
At what intervals does the D.O.T. require random testing to be conducted throughout a calendar year?
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Monthly
Quarterly
3 times per year
No specific mandate – only the achieved percentage during the calendar year.
When estimating the working population of an occupational health program's service area, it is recommended to include the entire primary service area.
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True
False
Documenting downstream occupational health revenue and referrals is important to:
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Hospital based or affiliated programs
Physician owned or affiliated programs
Programs operating at or above breakeven
Programs operations at or below breakeven
All of the above
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.I.P.A.A.) uses the acronym P.H.I. as an abbreviation for Public Health Information.
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True
False
D.O.T. regulations identify which of the following for appropriate testing:
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10%
15%
25%
50%
Expense management is crucial because a reduction in expenses commonly results in a proportional increase in profitability.
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True
False
Depends on the volume
Who is commonly recognized as the “father of occupational medicine?”
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Leland Kaiser, M.D.
Ramazinni
Roger Palmer
Frank Leone
Which model of occupational health program includes employee health concerns regarding personal health issues?
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Emergency medicine model.
Injury management model.
Total health model.
Community-based model.
Which of the following attributes is least likely to be found in successful occupational health programs of the future?
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A greater array of services offered directly at the hospital or clinic.
More delivery points per individual program.
Reimbursement that features performance-based incentives.
Considerably more worksite-based services than today.
Which of the following industries are partially exempt from O.S.H.A.'s recordkeeping rules for routine injuries?
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a. Meat packing.
b. Retail bakeries.
c. Meat and fish markets.
d. All of the above.
e. b and c only.
Which of the following is not needed to establish job descriptions?
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Defining competencies.
Developing task lists.
Developing job interview criteria.
Identifying reporting structures
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