Question

Which one of the following activities is considered part of health care operations?
A. Reviewing the competency of health care workers
B. Administering a stress test
C. Giving a patient her prescribed medication
D. Recording a patient’s blood pressure and temperature


I think (A)

Health care operations are certain administrative, financial,
legal, and quality improvement activities of a covered entity
that are necessary to run its business and to support the
core functions of treatment and payment. These activities,
which are limited to the activities listed in the definition of
“health care operations” at 45 CFR 164.501, include
1. Conducting quality assessment and improvement
activities, population-based activities relating to
improving health or reducing health care costs, and
case management and care coordination
2. Reviewing the competence or qualifications of health care
professionals, evaluating provider and health plan performance,
training health care and non–health care
professionals, accreditation, certification, licensing, or
credentialing activities

Answer 1

I agree -- A is the right answer.

And thanks for including the pertinent information from your text.