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Chapter 4 Key Terms Flashcards

Learn the definitions of the Key Terms used within the Healthcare and IT world

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Anesthesiologist

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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

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Audit Trail

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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

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Break the Glass Access

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A username and password reserved for emergency use to access patient information

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Coding

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When a patient goes into cardiac arrest where the heart stops beating. Sometimes referred to a code blue

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Communications Protocol

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The format and rules for exchanging digital messages between information systems

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Database Administrator (DBA)

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The HIT personnel responsible for the management of the database in the information systems used in a facility

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Dental Assistant (DA)

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A healthcare provider who helps a dentist perform procedures and prepare patients for dental procedures

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Dermatology

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The study of the skin and its conditions, including scalp, hair, and nails

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Desktop Support Technician

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The HIT personnel responsible for the support of computers and certain peripheral devices in the facility

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Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

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A security mechanism where a user has control to grant access to resources owned by the user account

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Fetal Monitor

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A device used to monitor a baby before birth, usually recording the baby’s heartbeat

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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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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

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Gastroenterology

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The study of the digestive system and its disorders

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Hacker

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An individual who maliciously attempts to access electronic information he is not authorized to view

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Instant message (IM)

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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

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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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)

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Lock

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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

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Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

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A security mechanism where a user can only gain access to a resource if the security or system administrator grants the access

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Medical Assistant (MA)

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A healthcare provider or administrator who is not certified and works under direct supervision of a licensed healthcare provider or office manager

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Medical Doctor (MD)

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A physician who is licensed and trained to practice medicine without supervision

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Network Administrator

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The HIT personnel responsible for maintaining the integrity of the network

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Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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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

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Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC)

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An employee of a hospital who assists the healthcare providers in a unit with clerical work. Sometimes called a health unit coordinator (HUC)

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Office Manager

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An employee of a physician’s office who facilitates the operations of the office

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Operating Room (OR)

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A room in a hospital equipped for performing surgical procedures

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Ophthalmology

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The study of the eye and its diseases

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Patient Care Technician (PCT)

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A healthcare provider who works directly under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider

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Phone Switch

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A server used to route telephone calls in a facility

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Physician Assistance (PA)

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A healthcare provider who is licensed and trained to practice medicine under the direct supervision of a physician

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Practice Manager (PM)

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An employee of a medical practice who facilitates the operations of the practice

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Privacy Screen

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A clear film or acrylic filter placed in front of a monitor to decrease the viewing angle of the monitor

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Private Branch Exchange (PBX)

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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

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Project Manager (PM)

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The individual who oversees an implementation project, such as installing an EHR /EMR IS in a hospital

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Registered Nurse (RN)

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A healthcare provider who has completed a nursing school program and passed the national licensing exam

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Risk Management

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The proactive approach to preventing lawsuits and liability issues due to medical errors

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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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The assignment of access to information systems based on job title and not individual evaluation for need of access

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Screensaver

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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

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Secure Chat

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A method to communicate over a network electronically in real time. Typed messages are immediately viewable by the recipient. Secure chat sessions are encrypted

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Secure FTP

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Secure FTP uses SSHA secure form of FTP that encrypts both commands and data. Sometimes called SSH FTP because to secure the transfer

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Security Administrator

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The HIT personnel responsible for securing data in the facility

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Security Officer

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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

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Sensitivity Label

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A classification of how confidential a patient’s information is above and beyond HIPAA regulations

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Single Sign-On (SSO)

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A program that enables a user to enter a username and password once to log in to multiple information systems

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System Administrator

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The HIT personnel responsible for the overall health of the information system in the facility

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Time Lockout

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The capability of software to limit to certain hours of the day and week when users can login

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Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

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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

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Unit Assistant (UA)

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An employee of the hospital who facilitates the function of a unit in a hospital

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

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A method of communicating using IP networks such as the Internet. VoIP operates at the application or seventh layer of the OSI reference model

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