Chapter 1 Terminology Flashcards
Introduction to Central Service
Minimally Invasive Procedure (MIP)
A surgical procedure done in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed through a cannula using lasers, e endoscopes or laparoscopes. Compared with other procedures,minimally invasive procedures involve smaller incisions, less bleeding, smaller amounts of anesthesia, less pain and minimal scarring.
Integrated Delivery Network (IDN)
A system of healthcare providers and organizations that provides (or arranges to provide) a coordinated range of services to specific population.
Decontamination
To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to a acceptable level.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
A part of standard precautions for all healthcare workers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact with blood and body fluid of any patient. PPE includes fluid resistant protective clothing, disposable gloves, eye protection, face masks and shoes covers.
Instructions For Use
Information provided by a device manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and process the device.
Case Cart System
An inventory control system for products/equipment typically used in an Operating Room that involves use of an enclosed or covered cart generally prepared for one surgical case, and not used for general supply replenishment.
Case Cart
A cart prepared for an individual procedure. Case Carts usually contain all instruments, supples and utensils needed for a specific procedure.
Doctor’s (Physician’s) Preference Card
A document that identifies a physician’s needs (requests and preferences) for a specific medical procedure. Preferences cards usually contain information regarding the instruments, equipment, supplies and utensils used by a specific physician. They may also include reminders for the staff of the physician’s preferences regarding patient draping, instruments and supplies.
Case Cart Pull Sheet (Pick List)
A list of specific supplies, utensils and instruments for a specific procedure. Central Service technicians use these lists to assemble the items needed for individual procedure.
Material Management Department
The healthcare department responsible for researching, ordering, receiving, and managing inventory (consumable supplies).
Standard Precautions
Method of using appropriate barriers to reduce the risk of transmission of blood-borne and other pathogens from both recognized and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. It is the basic level of infection control to prevent transmission of infectious organisms from contact with blood and all other body fluids to non-intact skin, and mucous membranes. This standard applies to all patients, regardless of diagnosis or presumed infectious status.
Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)
An infection that is not present when a patient is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility. If the infection develops in a patient on or after dat three of admission to the hospital or healthcare facility, the infection is referred to as a hospital-acquired it healthcare-assicated infection.
Job Description
A human resources tool that identifies the major tasks performed by individuals in specific positions.
Certification
Association/industry recognition attained by individuals with educational and/or work experience requirements who successfully complete an examination process demonstrating their knowledge of pertinent , job-related subject matter.
