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Undergraduate 1
08/24/2008

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HIPAA
Definition
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996. PROTECTS HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEN THEY CHANGE OR LOSE THEIR JOBS. ALSO ADDRESSES THE SECURITY AND PRIVACY OF HEALTH DATA.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 1
Definition
THE RIGHT TO CONSIDERATE AND RESPECTFUL CARE
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 2
Definition
THE RIGHT TO RELEVANT, CURRENT AND UNDERSTANDABLE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AD PROGNOSIS.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 3
Definition
THE RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT THE PLANNED CARE AND THE RIGHT TO REFUSE CARE.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 4
Definition
THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ADVANCE DIRECTIVE (SUCH AS A LIVING WILL) CONCERNING TREATMENT IF THEY BECOME INCAPACITATED.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 5
Definition
THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN ALL PROCEDURES, EXAMINATIONS, AND DISCUSSIONS OF TREATMENT.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 6
Definition
THE RIGHT TO CONFIDENTIAL HANDLING OF ALL INFORMATION AND RECORDS ABOUT THEIR CARE.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 7
Definition
THE RIGHT TO LOOK OVER AND HAVE ALL RECORDS ABOUT THEIR CARE EXPLAINED.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 8
Definition
THE RIGHT TO SUGGEST CHANGES IN THE PLANNED CARE OF THE TRANSFER TO ANOTHER FACILITY.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 9
Definition
THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED ABOUT THE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE HOSPITAL AND OTHER FACILITIES THAT ARE PART OF THE TREATMENT AND CARE.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 10
Definition
THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHETHER TO TAKE PART IN EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 11
Definition
THE RIHT TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CARE OPTIONS AFTER A HOSPITAL STAY.
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AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 12
Definition
THE RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOSPITAL'S POLICIES FOR SETTLING DISPUTES AND TO EXAMINE AND RECEIVE AN EXPLANATION OF ALL CHARGES.
Term
AHA PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS - 12
Definition
THE RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOSPITAL'S POLICIES FOR SETTLING DISPUTES AND TO EXAMINE AND RECEIVE AN EXPLANATION OF ALL CHARGES.
Term
HIPPA GOAL
Definition
TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE NATION'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM BY ENCOURAGING THE WIDESPREAD USE OF ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE IN HEALTH CARE.
Term
SOAP
Definition
SUBJECTIVE, OBJECTIVE, ASSESSMENT, PLAN
Term
SNOMED
Definition
SYSTEMATIZED NOMENCLATURE OF MEDICINE
Term
HIPAA EXAMPLE 1
Definition
TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH (OR REGARDING) PATIENTS SHOULD NOT BE HELD WITHIN EARSHOT OF THE RECEPTION ROOM OR OTHER PATIENTS.
Term
HIPAA EXAMPLE 2
Definition
A CONVERSATION WITH A PATIENT BEING ESCORTED DOWN THE HALL TO THE EXAM OR TREATMENT ROOM SHOULD NOT INCLUDE THE REASON THE PATIENT IS BEING SEEN, HOW TREATMENT IS PROGRESSING, OR WHETHER THEY FOLLOWED THE PREP INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE VISIT.
Term
HIPAA EXAMPLE 3
Definition
PATIENT RECORDS, DOCUMENTS, TELEPHONE MESSAGES, LAB REPORTS, ETC. SHOULD BE SORTED, PROCESSED, AND/OR FILED PROMPTLY. IF THERE IS A NEED TO RETAIN THE DOCUMENTS FOR PROCESSING OR REFERENCE, THE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE STORED IN AN AREA APART FROM PATIENT FLOW.
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HIPAA EXAMPLE 4
Definition
WHEN SCHEDULING A PROCEDURE BY PHONE, IT SHOULD BE DONE AWAY FROM AREAS OF HIGH TRAFFIC, PREFERABLY IN A PRIVATE OFFICE.
Term
SOAP - SUBJECTIVE
Definition
HOW THE PATIENT FEELS, WHAT THE SYMPTOMS ARE
Term
SOAP - OBJECTIVE
Definition
HEALTH CARE PRACTIONER PERFORMS TESTS (TEMPERATURE, BLOOD PRESSURE, PULSE) AND ORDERS ANY OTHER NECESSARY TESTS
Term
SOAP - ASSESSMENT
Definition
EXAMINE ALL THE TEST DATA AND REACH A CONCLUSION (THE DIAGNOSIS)
Term
SOAP - PLAN
Definition
TREATMENTS, MEDICATIONS, TESTS, AND PATIENT EDUCATION IS DETERMINED AND PUT INTO ACTION FOR ONGOING EVALUATION
Term
ETYMOLOGY
Definition
STUDY OF THE ORIGIN OF WORDS
Term
SNOMED - WHAT IS IT
Definition
INTERNATIONAL ATTEMPT TO STANDARDIZE MEDICAL TERMINALOGY FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS.
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