Key Terms

$23.$ ISO

$24.$ tiable

$25$ malpractice

$26$ negligence

$27.$ NPSGs

$28$ plaintiff

$29.$ QA

$30.$ QC

$31.$ quality

$32$ quality indicators

$33.$ res ipsa loquitur

$34.$ respondeat superior

$35.$ risk management

$36.$ SAFERTM

$37.$ SE

$38.$ standard of care

$39.$ statute of limitations

$40.$ threshold value

$41.$ TJC

$42.$ tort

$43.$ vicarfous liability

$44.$ waived tests

Matching

$27$

Descriptions

A$.$ Acronym for the TJC method used to identify and communicate deficiency risk levels

B$.$ Accredits and certifies healthcare organizations

C$.$ Components of a CQI program that are required for IJC accreditation

D$.$ Established policies and procedures intended to guarantee excellence of patient care

E$.$ Failure to exercise due care

F$.$ Injured party in the litigation process

G$.$ International organization that develops international standards for many industries

H$.$ Latin phrase meaning "let the master respond"

L$.$ Latin phrase meaning "the thing speaks for itself"

J$.$ Legally responsible

K$.$ Length of time after alleged injury in which a lawsuit can be filed

L$.$ Level of acceptable practice beyond which quality cannot be assured

M$.$ Level of skill that provides due care for patients

N$.$ Liability imposed on one person for acts committed by another

O$.$ Measurements or values that provide information on the quality of processes

$P$ Process focused on identifying and minimizing risks to patients and employees

Q$.$ Tests that are simple and have a low risk of erroneous results

R$.$ The degree of excellence of something

S$.$ Type of negligence implying a greater standard of care was due for the injured person

T$.$ Unexpected unfavorable event that results in death or serious injury

U$.$ Use of checks and controls to assure quality

V$.$ Wrongful act committed against one's person, property, or reputation