ITHS Chapter 14 Flashcards
What hospital department is responsible for receiving, strong , cleaning , disinfecting, sterilizing and distributing medical and surgical supplies and equipment?
central services
What is the sympathy for the distress of others accompanied by a desire to help?
compassion
What is the unwanted presence of harmful substances or micorgenisms?
contamination
What is the use of chemicals to kill pathogens that are present on non living objects?
disinfection
What hospital department is responsible for housekeeping, laundry and facility maintenance?
environmental services
What is the ability to decide independently what to do and when to do it?
initative
What term is used to describe the act of showing caring attitude towards patients without trying to become friends?
professional distance
What term describes procedures and practices that maintain cleanliness and preserves public health?
sanitation
What is an educational experience that integrates academic achievement with community service?
service learning
What career pathway focuses on creating therapeutic environments for providing patient care?
support services
What is a special food plan ordered by a physician to help treat a disease?
therapeutic diet
What type of experts promote the development of safer, healthier and more efficient ways of working?
occupational health and safety experts
Who identify and control health and safety hazards related to work?
Environmental Health Pracition
Who oversee the daily operations of a healthcare facility?
healthcare administrators or managers
What type of management offers two levels of certification; professional in Human resources and Senior Professional in Human Resources?
The Human Resource Management
What does PHR stand for?
Professional in human Resource
What does SPHR stand for?
Senior Professional in Human Resources
Which type of healthcare workers support the ongoing health of patients by carefully preparing food that follows their individualized therapeutic diet guidelines?
dietary workers
Which type of workers make sure that the facility and its equipment are sanitary to prevent the spread of infections?
Housekeeping and Central Services workers
Which manager makes sure that the facility complies with all regulatory agency rules?
engineering manager
Which type of managers use medical technology to improve healthcare delivery?
clincia engineers
Who are food and nutrition experts?
Dietitians
Who provides medical nutrition therapy and creates nutritional programs for patients and residents?
clinical dietitans
Which type of dietitiants plan meal programs and oversee kitchen staff or other dietitans?
management dietitians