CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has granted deeming authority to JCAHO. What does deeming authority mean?

What will be an ideal response?


Deeming authority means that compliance with the requirements and standards of JCAHO may substitute for compliance with CMS.

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Recognizing the _______ and symptoms of stress can help us manage our own responses as well as offer _______ to those around us who may need a willing ear or shoulder to lean on

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What is the approximate surface (skin) dose of radiation from a full mouth series of 18 F-speed films, exposed at 90 kVp with a 16-inch (41-cm)-length PID?

a. 30 mSv b. 50 mSv c. 75 mSv d. 100 mSv

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Defense mechanisms are

A) always healthy to use in stress situations B) an attempt to protect oneself by blocking an emotionally painful experience C) a conscious recognition of the cause of discomfort D) generally easy for the health professional to analyze

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Differentiate between growth and development

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