HCI REP Flashcards
What are the positions of a healthcare rep in their own organizations ?
clinical consultants,
sales representatives,
technicians,
repair/maintenance personnel
A representative is accountable to advocate for ?
patient safety,
workplace safety,
patient privacy
How does a rep comply with the health care organization’s policies and procedures?
-obtain permission from the surgeon;
- obtain authorization from the designated authority;
- obtain authorization in advance from the designated authority for persons from the
representative’s organization who will be accompanying an experienced health care
representative for the purposes of orientation;
- bring equipment and instruments for inspection or sterilization before use; and
o wear proper identification, preferably a photo identification badge.
Comply with a defined, restricted role that does not include performing actions such as?
- participating in sterile field activities,
-accepting requests to perform tasks outside of his or her approved role as outlined in the health care organization’s policies
and procedures.
Comply with the health care organization’s policies and procedures to complete orientation
as a health care industry representative and requirements for ongoing education in the
following areas:
relevant devices, equipment, or supplies specific to the procedure in which he or she will
be involved
- patient rights and confidentiality requirements included in HIPAA6
- expected attire in the perioperative invasive procedure area9
- traffic patterns in the perioperative suite13;
- hand hygiene practices14
- expected conduct related to aseptic principles and sterile techniques
- prevention of infectious disease transmission and exposure to bloodborne pathogens according to OSHA requirements
- occupational safety information (eg, biohazardous waste, electrical, radiation) and other relevant safety protocols and
- fire safety and evacuation routes.
