Lesson 2 Flashcards
includes rules about keeping patient information private and safe.
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
involve using and maintaining physical devices and the office facilities themselves
Office Operations
The study of the functions of the structures in the body
Physiology
Any skills involved in patient care
Clinical Skills
Describes any assistance or services provided directly to patients as part of their treatment
Direct Patient Care
The standard set of tasks and duties that a professional role is considered capable of doing based on their credentials, training, and education
Scope of practice
Opened options for Americans to obtain and maintain health insurance
Affordable care act (ACT)
Includes rules for keeping team members and patients safe and clear of infections from the hazards of the medical workplace
Occupational Safety and Hazards Act (OSHA)
The study of structures in the human body
Anatomy
Identifying information such as name, date of birth, and contact information
Demographics
Describes all patient-specific services that are provided when the patients isn’t present
Indirect patients care
Information the collection, storage, and retrieval of health information and financial accounts
Information Management
