Phlebotomy 1 Flashcards
the practice of drawing blood from a vein or cut in the skin
phlebotomy
approves phlebotomy programs based on classroom instruction & clinical practice
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
voluntary process where an agency grants recognition to an individual who meets pre-req’s in a specific technical area
certification
awarded to participants for updating knowledge & skills
continuing education units (CEUs)
provides the standard for CE & training activities
International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET)
system of moral principles or standards that govern conduct in the workplace & distinguish between right & wrong
ethics
conforming to a standard of right & wrong conduct in the workplace to avoid harming others
ethical behavior
publishes & disseminates a statement of patient rights and responsibilities
American Hospital Association (AHA)
requires healthcare providers to obtain patient consent in writing before disclosing medical information
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
individually identifiable health information that is transmitted by electronic media
protected health information (PHI)
must obtain patient written authorization for use/disclosure of PHI unless it is being used for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations
healthcare workers (HCWs)
prejudice or filters that obstruct hearing & an understanding of what’s being said
communication barriers
study of nonverbal communication
kinesics
when verbal & nonverbal messages do not match
kinesic slip
study of an individuals concept & use of space
proxemics
medical care by a physician or healthcare professional who is the patient’s main source of care
primary care
medical care provided by a specialist or facility with expertise in the problem or area of concern
secondary care
highly specialized medical or consultative care involving advanced or complex procedures, investigations or treatment of disorders
tertiary care
outpatient (do not stay overnight); hospital outpatient centers, clinics, surgery centers, physical therapy centers
ambulatory
inpatient (overnight care); hospitals
nonambulatory
offers defense against infectious diseases that might spread to the populace; monitors, screens, educates public
Public Health Service (PHS)
either an insurance company, federal government, managed care program, or self-insured company that pays for healthcare services on behalf of employees
third-party payer
updated procedural coding system used in U.S. inpatient hospital settings
International Classification of Diseases 10th rev., Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)
federal agency that manages Medicare/Medical programs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
provides current terminology and coding system for physician billing
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
medical insurance program serving individuals over 65 years old and younger individuals who are disabled or on dialysis
Medicare
an assistance program for low-income individuals
Medicaid
contract with local providers to establish a complete network of services
Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
group practices which are reimbursed on a prepaid, negotiated, and discounted basis of admission
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
independent groups of physicians or hospitals offering services to employers at a discounted rate in exchange for a steady and consistent supply of patients
Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)
study of diseases of the heart and blood vessels
cardiology
study of diseases or injuries of the skin & skin cancer prevention
dermatology
disorders of the endocrine glands leading to sterility, diabetes, or thyroid problems
endocrinology
digestive tract and related structural diseases
gastroenterology
disorders of blood and blood-forming groups
hematology
diseases related to the structure & function of the kidney
nephrology
tumors, benign or malignant
oncology
disorders of the musculoskeletal system, how to prevent disease, and restore function
orthopedics
acute or chronic conditions of inflammation and joint disease
rheumatology
urinary tract disease and disorders of male reproductivity
urology
detection & measurement of chemical substances in body fluids
chemistry
study ability of blood to form and dissolve clots
coagulation
study of serum and identifying antibodies and antigens that respond to disease-causing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
serology
study of the immune system, including autoimmune reactions, compatibility of organs, tissue, and bone marrow for transplants
immunology
analysis of urine
urinalysis (UA)
analyzes specimens for microorganisms
microbiology
cultures grow to identify organisms and sensitivity identifies effective antibiotic against the microbe
culture & sensitivity (C&S)
prepares blood for transfusions
Blood Bank/Immunohematology
samples are examined microscopically for chromosomal deficiencies related to genetic disease
cytogenetics
study of microscopic structure of tissues, involving either a biopsy (remove/examine a plug) or a frozen section (surgery)
histology
study of the structure of cells
cytology
reduced for patient test result efficiency
turnaround time (TAT)
large independent labs that receive specimens from many different facilities within the same region
reference laboratories
establishes standards that apply to all clinical labs by addressing quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), proficiency testing, and lab records
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA ‘88)
performs all the tests in a lab, reports the results, performs QC, evaluates procedures, conducts preventative maintenance, and troubleshoots equipment
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
performs routine testing, operates equipment, instrument maintenance, recognizes instrumentation problems, and problem-solves
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
