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Chapter 4: Organizational Behavior Flashcards

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DBA

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database administrator

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DA

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dental assistant

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DAC

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discretionary access control

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FTP

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file transfer protocol

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IM

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instant message

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LPN

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licensed practical nurse

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MAC

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mandatory access control

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MA

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medical assistant

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MD

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medical doctor

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NP

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nurse practitioner

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NUC

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nursing unit clerk

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OR

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operating room

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PCT

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patient care technician

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PA

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physician assistant

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PM

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practice manager

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PBX

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private branch exchange

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PM

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project manager

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RN

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registered nurse

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RBAC

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role-based access control

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SSO

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single sign-on

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UPS

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uninterrupted power supply

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UA

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unit assistant

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VoIP

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voice over Internet protocol

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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 a surgery.

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audit trail

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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.

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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 as 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 databases 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 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.

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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 messaging (IM)

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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.

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licensed practical nurse (LPN)

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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).

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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 a 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 assistant (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 phone 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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A secure form of FTP that encrypts both commands and data. Sometimes called SSH FTP because secure FTP uses SSH 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 systems 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 log in.

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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 log out.

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

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