Chapter 3 - Working in Healthcare

Question 1

credentials

Answer 1

the qualifications, achievements, or aspects of a professional’s background (includes licensure)

Question 2

certification

Answer 2

credential earned after demonstrating proficiency in a standardized technical skill or obtaining advanced knowledge of a subject

Question 3

licensure

Answer 3

grant of permission by an authority allowing the holder to perform particular tasks (usually granted by the state)

Question 4

the exchange of credentials from one organization to another

Answer 4

reciprocity

Question 5

standards of care

Answer 5

requirements identifying the responsibilities an individual will be held accountable for in their professional practice

Question 6

just cause

Answer 6

a legal requirement that decisions be made based on rational factors, instead of arbitrary ones

Question 7

EEOC

Answer 7

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Question 8

ADA

Answer 8

Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 9

OSHA

Answer 9

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 10

MSDS

Answer 10

Material Safety Data Sheets

Question 11

FMLA

Answer 11

Family Medical Leave Act

Question 12

guidelines identifying how an individual is expected to act in their professional practice

Answer 12

code of ethics

Question 13

only authority that grants national licenses

Answer 13

DEA

Question 14

a type of medical practice used to protect a healthcare professional

Answer 14

defensive medicine

Question 15

_____ are from national organizations.

Answer 15

Certifications

Question 16

What are the two criteria used to determine what will and will not be covered through Worker’s Compensation?

Answer 16

1. Did the injury or illness arise out of their employment?

2. Did the injury or illness occur in the course of their employment?

Question 17

The ADA does not require an employer to consider a person for a position _____.

Answer 17

simply because they have a disability.

Question 18

What are the two components of OSHA that are directly related to healthcare?

Answer 18

1. Material Safety Data Sheets

2. Bloodbourne Pathogens

Question 19

In regard to bloodborne pathogens, _____ makes up the requirements and _____ enforces them.

Answer 19

CDC; OSHA

Question 20

_____ says you can’t discriminate based on…

Answer 20

EEOC

Question 21

A _____ is granted by the state.

Answer 21

license

Question 22

What are the two types of agents?

Answer 22

employee and independent contractor

Question 23

responsible even if you weren’t the one to make the mistake

Answer 23

vicarious liability

Question 24

All _____ are _____, but not all _____ are _____.

Answer 24

employees; agents; agents; employees

Question 25

Law of Agency

Answer 25

1. principal
2. agent
3. 3rd party

Question 26

Regarding vicarious liability, the _____ is responsible for the _____.

Answer 26

principal; agent

Question 27

Medical practice _____ are legislation that create medical _____.

Answer 27

acts; boards