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Laboratories

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Perform diagnostic tests such as blood & urine tests

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Long-term Care Facilities

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Provide assistance & care for the elderly

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Emergency Care Services

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Provide care for accidents of sudden illnesses

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Hospice

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Provide care to the terminally ill, while allowing them to die with dignity

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Diagnostic Services

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Medical imaging (radiology, MRI)

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Support Services

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Housekeeping, central supply, & biomedical technological department

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Therapeutical Services

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Medical psychology, pharmacy, & dietary departments

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What is the purpose of having an organizational structure in the hospital?

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Indicates areas of responsibility & lead to the most efficient operation of the facility

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Reasons for rising healthcare costs

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Technological advances, aging population, increase in health related lawsuits

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Organization concerned with the cause, spread, & control of diseases in populations

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Cost Containment

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Trying to control rising cost of healthcare

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Wellness

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Emphasis on state of being in optimum health

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Geriatric Care

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Increased care for elderly individuals because of longer life spans

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Agency responsible for regulating food & drug products sold to the public

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Empathy

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Understanding others’ feelings

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Honesty

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Having integrity & being truthful

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Dependable

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Being on time & consistent

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Willingness to Learn

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Completing continuing education for your profession

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Patience

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Being tolerant, understanding, & not letting frustration get to you

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Acceptance of Criticism

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The ability to take advice with ease

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Enthusiastic

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To enjoy your work & display a positive attitude

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Discretion

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Using good judgement in the things you do or say

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Professionalism

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When a healthcare worker displays good judgment, proper behavior, courtesy, good communication skills, honesty, politeness, responsibility, integrity, competence, & a proper appearanc

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Team Player

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A member of a team who must do their part to provide quality patient care

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What are some characteristics of a good interpersonal relationship?
Positivity, assisting others in need, respecting the opinion of others
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Leadership
The ability or skill to encourage people to work together & do their best to achieve a common goal
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Characteristics of Leadership
Inspires others, is respectful, understanding, praises others, & gives credit
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How do you deal with stress?
Stop, breathe, reflect, choose
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Sender
One who creates a message to convey information to another person
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Receiver
One who receives the message from the sender
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Feedback
A method to determine whether a communication was successful
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Listening
Paying attention to & making an effort to hear what is being said
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Marie Curie
Isolated radium in 1910
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Sir Alexander Fleming
Discovered penicillin in 1928
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Albert Sabin
Developed an oral live virus polio vaccine in mid 1950’s
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Dr. William DeVries
Implanted the first artificial heart
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Carl Landsteiner
Classified ABO blood groups in 1901
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Sigmund Freud
Formed the basis of psychology & psychiatry
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Frances Crick & James Watson
Described the structure of DNA in 1953
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Jonas Salk
Developed the polio vaccine using dead polio virus in 1952
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Joseph Murray
Performed the first successful kidney transplant in 1954
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Dr. Christian Barnard
Performed the first successful heart transplant in 1968
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Louis Pasteur
Pasteurized milk to kill bacteria
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Florence Nightingale
Founder of modern nursing
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South African Healer
Root doctor, folk practitioner (community "mother" healer), voodoo healer
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Asian Healer
Herbalist, physician, shaman healer (physician priest)
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European Healer
Physician or nurse
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Hispanic Healer
Native healers
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Middle Eastern Healer
Traditional healers, physician
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Native American Healer
Shaman medicine man
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Living Will
Allows individuals to state what measures should or shouldn’t be taken to prolong life when the condition is terminal
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Durable Power of Attorney
Permits an individual to appoint another person to make decisions regarding healthcare if the individual is unable to make decisions
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Implied Contract
Obligations understood without verbally expressed terms
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Expressed Contract
Stated in distinct & clear language, either orally or in writing
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Privileged Communications
All information given to healthcare personnel by a patient
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Contract
Agreement between two or more parties
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Patient’s Rights
Factors of care patient’s can expect
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Slander
Spoken defamation
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Defamation
A false statement
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Libel
Written defamation
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Externships
Often required by health science education programs
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Internships
Bridge between training program & professional life
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Resigning from a Job
Better job offer, job better suited to your skills, interests, personal reasons
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Criticizing Healthcare Facilities
Don’t criticize your healthcare facility to others
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Sources of Job Openings
Newspaper ads, internet searches, job fairs
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Purpose of a Cover Letter
To obtain an interview
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Budget
Itemized list of living expenses
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Fixed Expenses
House payment, utilities, car payments, insurance
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Variable Expenses
Entertainment, clothing, donations
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Importance of Budgets
Final step is to live by your budget & avoid overspending
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Licensure
A government agency authorizes an individual to work in a given occupation after the individual has completed an approved education program & passed a state board test
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Accreditation
Ensures that the program of study meets the established quality competency standards & prepares students for employment. For most healthcare careers, graduating from an accredited program is required before certification, registration, or licensure will be granted
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Registration
A regulatory body in a healthcare area administers examinations & maintains a list of qualified personnel
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Certification
A professional association or government agency regulating a particular health career issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education & performance & meets the standards & qualifications established
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Professional Organizations
Benefits, professional development, career information, influence, legislation, assistance with certification, registration, or licensure, financial support, code of ethics
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The Five Career Pathways
Therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, & biotechnology research & development
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Employment Outlook in Healthcare
Health science is the largest & fastest-growing industry in the United States. The healthcare industry employs over 20 million workers in more than 200 careers
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Associates Degree
Complete a two-year course of study at a community college or vocational-technical school
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Master’s Degree
Usually one or more years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree
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Bachelor’s Degree
Four-year course of study at a college or university
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Doctoral Degree
Two or more years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree
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Electronic Medical Record Acronym
EMR & EHR
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Color Coded Filing Systems
Coded by physician, coded by insurance type, coded by patient name
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Storage of Files
Files or cabinets must be conventionally located, fireproof, & equipped with locks, & records classified as active, inactive, or closed. Follow state requirements for record retention
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Correct Telephone Technique
Developing the correct tone of voice, answering the phone promptly, identifying the agency/office & yourself
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Answering Machine Function
Allows callers to leave a message
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Electronic Mail
Confidential information should only be sent if an encryption program, firewall, or password is used
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Parts of a Letter
Letterhead or heading, date line, inside address, salutation, subject line, body, complimentary close, signature, reference initials, enclosure notation
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Numerical Codes for Insurance Forms
ICD-10 & CPT codes
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Deposit Slips
Financial records for cash or checks received; monies are preferably deposited on a daily basis. Most agencies keep a copy of each deposit slip which must be accurate, double-check all math, note currency, coins, & checks deposited

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