Data Analysis & Reporting Flashcards
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Which MDS item directly assesses a resident's participation in activities and social situations?
Answer: Section F: Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities
MDS Section F captures resident preferences for daily routines and activities, forming the foundation for individualized activity care planning.
An activity consultant notices that satisfaction survey response rates are only 20%. The BEST strategy to improve data validity is to:
Answer: Use multiple collection methods and increase accessibility for residents
Using multiple survey methods (verbal, written, assisted) and ensuring all residents can respond improves response rates and data representativeness.
A 'care plan audit' in the activity department primarily examines whether:
Answer: Each resident's documented goals align with observed preferences and participation
A care plan audit verifies that documented activity goals reflect each resident's individual preferences, abilities, and actual participation patterns.
Which data visualization technique is MOST effective for displaying what percentage of total programming falls into different category types (e.g., cognitive, physical, social)?
Answer: Pie chart
A pie chart is ideal for showing how parts relate to a whole, making it well-suited to display the proportion of programming by category type.
In continuous quality improvement (CQI), the PDSA cycle stands for:
Answer: Plan, Do, Study, Act
The PDSA cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act) is a widely used CQI framework for testing and implementing improvements based on data.
When comparing activity data over time, which concept describes unwanted variation caused by differences in how staff recorded data?
Answer: Inter-rater reliability error
Inter-rater reliability error occurs when different staff members record data inconsistently, introducing variation unrelated to actual programming outcomes.
A resident refuses to complete a satisfaction survey citing fatigue. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Record the refusal and offer to return at a more suitable time
Respecting resident autonomy means documenting the refusal and offering another opportunity — never completing responses on their behalf.