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Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are required by law to have formal programs for quality improvement and to monitor these programs using established standards. These requirements are described in
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1986
The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997
Suggested Answer: A
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37 comments · newest first
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Gwenn
11 months ago
I learned OBRA is the main law for this.
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Francoise
12 months ago
Wait, are both really required? Sounds odd.
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Ludivina
12 months ago
Both acts are important for quality standards!
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Thomasena
1 year ago
I thought BBA 1997 was more relevant, though.
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Linwood
1 year ago
OBRA 1986 is definitely a big one for SNFs.
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Peter
1 year ago
I thought OBRA was the key legislation, but I vaguely remember the BBA having some role too. Maybe it's both?
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Brandon
1 year ago
I feel like I saw a practice question that mentioned OBRA as the main law for quality standards, but I might be mixing it up with something else.
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Christoper
1 year ago
I remember studying that both acts had some impact on nursing facilities, but I can't recall the specifics of their requirements.
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Refugia
1 year ago
I think OBRA 1986 is definitely related to quality improvement in SNFs, but I'm not sure about the BBA 1997.
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Pilar
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about classroom management strategies. I think I can handle this one - maintaining student self-esteem while correcting disruptive behavior is really important.
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Gerald
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Does "prove the effectiveness of controls" mean we're looking for a tool to validate the controls, or one to actually manage the consultancy process? I'll have to re-read it a few times.
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Sharee
1 year ago
Wait, does 'drug-specific criteria' mean the actual usage patterns? Option B seems kinda tempting...
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Charolette
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward - it's asking about who is responsible for overseeing risk management and control processes. I'll carefully read through the answer choices and select the one that best fits the description.
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Dustin
1 year ago
Skilled nursing facilities? More like 'skill-testing' facilities for these exam questions!
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Amira
1 year ago
C) 2 only
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Kristeen
1 year ago
B) 1 only
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Leslie
1 year ago
A) Both 1 and 2
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Melita
2 years ago
Of course it's option A, both 1 and 2. Anyone who hasn't been living under a rock knows that.
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Tamar
1 year ago
I think it's crucial for facilities to monitor their programs using established standards.
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Coral
1 year ago
Yes, it's important for SNFs to have formal quality improvement programs.
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Detra
1 year ago
I agree, it's definitely option A, both 1 and 2.
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Laurel
2 years ago
Wait, don't tell me it's both OBRA and BBA? I better review my notes on long-term care regulations.
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Yuki
2 years ago
I thought the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 was the one that established these quality improvement programs. Hmm, let me think this through again.
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Kimi
1 year ago
User 4: Maybe it's neither 1 or 2.
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Yoko
1 year ago
User 3: I remember reading that it's 1 only.
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Erasmo
1 year ago
User 2: I'm not sure, I thought it was just 2 only.
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Cassie
2 years ago
User 1: I think it's both 1 and 2.
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Fannie
2 years ago
I think the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 covers the requirements for quality improvement programs in SNFs.
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Dexter
2 years ago
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1986 definitely covers these requirements. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Richelle
1 year ago
That makes sense, thanks for clarifying.
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Yuki
1 year ago
So, the answer would be A) Both 1 and 2.
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Brandee
1 year ago
User 2: I agree, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1986 covers those requirements.
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Linwood
2 years ago
User 1: I think the answer is A) Both 1 and 2
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Nadine
2 years ago
Yes, SNFs are required to have formal programs for quality improvement as per OBRA of 1986.
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Peter
2 years ago
I agree, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1986 is the correct answer.
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Willis
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B) 1 only.
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Fannie
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Both 1 and 2.