Legal Issues Flashcards
What Is Informed Consent
Patients is given infomation on procedure(risks) and gives voluntary permission
What is Expressed consent?
Patient writes or says a clear and direct statement that gives permission for procedure
Implied Consent
Patient actions permit the procedure
HIV Consent
Special permission for an HIV test
Parental Consent
Permission is given by the guardian of an underaged patient
Patient identification for Outpatients
State issued ID
Patient Identification for Inpatients
Identification band
What does HIPPA stand for
Health Insurance Portability and Accoutabiliy
What is HIPPA
Law passed that protects the privacy and security of peoples health information.
Because of HIPPA what do we need ignorer to share healthcare info with people outside the provider team?
Written permission
What does TJC stand for
Joint commission
What Is TJC (joint commission)
The joint commission checks if hospitals and healthcare places are safe and provide food care.
What does CLSI stand for
Clinical and laboratory standards institution.
What does CLSI do.
Set guidlines to ensure lab test are accurate and safe.