Chapter 4 Key Terms Flashcards
Learn the definitions of the Key Terms used within the Healthcare and IT world
Anesthesiologist
A physician who is trained in anesthesia and perioperative medicine. Anesthesia means to block sensation to prevent a patient from feeling pain; for example, during surgery
Audit Trail
A record of activity is an IS. Audit trails typically record the activity along with a time and date stamp and username performing the activity
Break the Glass Access
A username and password reserved for emergency use to access patient information
Coding
When a patient goes into cardiac arrest where the heart stops beating. Sometimes referred to a code blue
Communications Protocol
The format and rules for exchanging digital messages between information systems
Database Administrator (DBA)
The HIT personnel responsible for the management of the database in the information systems used in a facility
Dental Assistant (DA)
A healthcare provider who helps a dentist perform procedures and prepare patients for dental procedures
Dermatology
The study of the skin and its conditions, including scalp, hair, and nails
Desktop Support Technician
The HIT personnel responsible for the support of computers and certain peripheral devices in the facility
Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
A security mechanism where a user has control to grant access to resources owned by the user account
Fetal Monitor
A device used to monitor a baby before birth, usually recording the baby’s heartbeat
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
A Method to communicate over a network electronically. This method enables documents to be placed on and copied from a remote server. FTP is great for sharing large files with other people who also have access to the FTP server. A protocol standard for exchanging files over the Internet or intranet
Gastroenterology
The study of the digestive system and its disorders
Hacker
An individual who maliciously attempts to access electronic information he is not authorized to view
Instant message (IM)
A method to communicate over a network electronically in real time. Typed messages are immediately viewable by the recipient. IM’s are not secured and are sent as plain text
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
A healthcare provider who completed a LPN program and passed a state exam. An LPN typically assists an RN and provides bedside care. Sometimes called a licensed vocational nurse (LVN)
Lock
When a Windows user is logged on to a computer, but needs to walk away for a moment and does not want to close all programs running to log off, the user can simply lock the computer pressing the Windows key+L. This user’s password or computer administrator’s username and password is required to unlock the computer
Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
A security mechanism where a user can only gain access to a resource if the security or system administrator grants the access
Medical Assistant (MA)
A healthcare provider or administrator who is not certified and works under direct supervision of a licensed healthcare provider or office manager
Medical Doctor (MD)
A physician who is licensed and trained to practice medicine without supervision
Network Administrator
The HIT personnel responsible for maintaining the integrity of the network
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
A healthcare provider who is a registered nurse who has completed graduate-level education and training. Dependent on state laws, some NPs can work without the supervision of a physician
Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC)
An employee of a hospital who assists the healthcare providers in a unit with clerical work. Sometimes called a health unit coordinator (HUC)
Office Manager
An employee of a physician’s office who facilitates the operations of the office
Operating Room (OR)
A room in a hospital equipped for performing surgical procedures
Ophthalmology
The study of the eye and its diseases
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
A healthcare provider who works directly under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
Phone Switch
A server used to route telephone calls in a facility
Physician Assistance (PA)
A healthcare provider who is licensed and trained to practice medicine under the direct supervision of a physician
Practice Manager (PM)
An employee of a medical practice who facilitates the operations of the practice
Privacy Screen
A clear film or acrylic filter placed in front of a monitor to decrease the viewing angle of the monitor
Private Branch Exchange (PBX)
A private telephone system. Switches are housed within a facility to provide greater control over the phones system. With a switch, the facility can customize phone routing and assign extensions
Project Manager (PM)
The individual who oversees an implementation project, such as installing an EHR /EMR IS in a hospital
Registered Nurse (RN)
A healthcare provider who has completed a nursing school program and passed the national licensing exam
Risk Management
The proactive approach to preventing lawsuits and liability issues due to medical errors
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
The assignment of access to information systems based on job title and not individual evaluation for need of access
Screensaver
When a computer is idle for a set time, an image appears on the screen until the mouse is moved or a key is pressed on the keyboard
Secure Chat
A method to communicate over a network electronically in real time. Typed messages are immediately viewable by the recipient. Secure chat sessions are encrypted
Secure FTP
Secure FTP uses SSHA secure form of FTP that encrypts both commands and data. Sometimes called SSH FTP because to secure the transfer
Security Administrator
The HIT personnel responsible for securing data in the facility
Security Officer
The hospital employee responsible for determining policies necessary to ensure security of PHI. The security officer is also responsible for ensuring that the hospital staff complies with these policies
Sensitivity Label
A classification of how confidential a patient’s information is above and beyond HIPAA regulations
Single Sign-On (SSO)
A program that enables a user to enter a username and password once to log in to multiple information systems
System Administrator
The HIT personnel responsible for the overall health of the information system in the facility
Time Lockout
The capability of software to limit to certain hours of the day and week when users can login
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
A device connected to a computer to provide power for a few minutes in case the power to the facility goes out. These few minutes give the user enough time to save work and logout
Unit Assistant (UA)
An employee of the hospital who facilitates the function of a unit in a hospital
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
A method of communicating using IP networks such as the Internet. VoIP operates at the application or seventh layer of the OSI reference model
