Chapter 4: Organizational Behavior Flashcards
DBA
database administrator
DA
dental assistant
DAC
discretionary access control
FTP
file transfer protocol
IM
instant message
LPN
licensed practical nurse
MAC
mandatory access control
MA
medical assistant
MD
medical doctor
NP
nurse practitioner
NUC
nursing unit clerk
OR
operating room
PCT
patient care technician
PA
physician assistant
PM
practice manager
PBX
private branch exchange
PM
project manager
RN
registered nurse
RBAC
role-based access control
SSO
single sign-on
UPS
uninterrupted power supply
UA
unit assistant
VoIP
voice over Internet protocol
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 a surgery.
audit trail
A record of activity in an IS. Audit trails typically record the activity along with a time and date stamp and the 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 as 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 databases 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 communication 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 an 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 messaging (IM)
A method to communicate over a network electronically in real time. Typed messages are immediately viewable by the recipient. IMs are not secured and are sent as plain text.
licensed practical nurse (LPN)
A healthcare provider who completed an 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 a 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 assistant (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 phone 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
A secure form of FTP that encrypts both commands and data. Sometimes called SSH FTP because secure FTP uses SSH 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 systems in the facility.
time lockout
The capability of software to limit to certain hours of the day and week when users can log in.
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 log out.
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 communication using IP networks such as the Internet. VoIP operates at the application or seventh layer of the OSI reference model.
