Introduction of phlebotomy Flashcards
HIPPA(Health Insurance Probability and Accountability)
Providers get written permission before disclosing healthcare information to anyone outside the provider team.
Notes: Treatments, Test results, Medications, Procedures, Appt times and dates.
Effective Communication
Sent-Received-Processed
- Understood
The Joint Commission(TJC)
Oldest watchdog. was formed to solely look out for patients. Such as quality care, patient safety, continuous pre-analytical and post-analytical.
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. (CLSI)
To develop clinical and laboratory practices and promote their use worldwide. Such as Phlebotomy certification.
Equipment check forms
ensure that machines are inspected for performance and operation.
Examples of Illegal and unethical behaviors.
Negligence, Assault, Battery, Slander, Libel, Duty of care, Breach of duty, Malpractice.
Informed Consent
A competent person gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure..
Expressed consent
Permission is given by the patient verbally or in writing for a procedure.
Implied Consent
Procedure without verbal or written consent. For example, this includes a patient going to the emergency room or holding out an arm.
OSHA
Works hard to prevent safety issues by investigating hazardous workplaces or on-the-job injuries.