Medical and Health IT/Career Planning/Career Development

Medical Technology

Examples of this include biological agents and new surgical procedures. used to monitor human conditions, treat diseases and diagnose diseases

Health Information Technology

improves the delivery of patient care and producing optimum outcomes- examples include patient registration and billing processes

Clinical Decision Support System

A special subcategory of clinical information systems that is designed to help healthcare providers make knowledge-based clinical decisions

Electronic Health Record

a computerized lifelong health care record for an individual that incorporates data from providers who treat the individual

HITECH Act

introduced the meaningful use program, which makes physicians and hospitals eligible to receive incentive payments for using electronic health records; maintains privacy for medical records

Cloud Computing

the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

Interoperability

the ability to exchange and use computer information within and across networks

HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

target concerns about confidentiality and security of patient information and steps to maintain privacy in the digital world.

telemedicine

Involves the use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical and/or health care services.

Meaningful Use Program

a program used to incentivize the use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology containing protected health information. Introduced by the HITECH act

wearable technology

Computing devices that are worn on various parts of the body.

licensure

A mandatory credentialing process established by law, usually at the state level, that grants the right to practice certain skills and endeavors. Helps to protect public from unqualified practitioners.

healthcare practitioners and technicians

Professionals who work directly with patients or with patient laboratory samples to identify health status. usually needs a graduate degree

health technologists and technicians

support the work of practitioners. Needs a bachelors or associate degree

healthcare support occupations

Lower educational requirements and shorter training periods

Represent the majority of healthcare workers

Examples: Licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, medical assistants, dental assistants, and physical therapy assistants and aides

community and social service occupations

Examples include social workers, mental health counselors, health educators. often work in healthcare settings

social service support personnel

examples include community health worker and social service assistants. typically need only a high school diploma and receive on the job training.

Health Resources and Services Administration

Responsible for monitoring the diversity of the healthcare workforce

Provides financial support for students in the health professions through grants, loan repayment programs, and scholarships

certification

A process in which a person, an institution, or a program is evaluated and recognized as meeting certain predetermined standards to provide safe and ethical care.

registration

listing of certified health professionals on an official roster kept by a state agency or health professional organization

5 Major Industries that Employ Health Workers

Hospitals

Offices of health practitioners

Nursing and residential facilities

Home health services

Outpatient, laboratory, and other ambulatory services

Professionalism

refers to the conduct, character, skill, and judgment of a trained person.

ethics

refers to the formal study of moral choices that conform to standards of conduct.

confidentiality

refers to the healthcare professional's obligation to maintain patient information in a manner that will not permit dissemination beyond the healthcare provider.

accreditation

process by which an educational program is evaluated and then recognized as having met certain predetermined standards of education

malpractice

most common accusation leveled in a lawsuit against a healthcare practitioner; Someone failing to do something that a reasonably prudent person would do in the same or similar situatio

negligence

refers to someone failing to do something that a reasonably prudent person would do in the same or similar situation or doing something that a reasonably prudent person would not do in the same or similar situation.

Elements of a Negligence Claim

duty of care --> breach of duty of care --> causation --> damages

continuing education

Education that is employment or license related; used to motivate, enrich, update skill sets, satisfy licensing requirements, or further your career.

Types of Continuing Education

degree credit courses, nondegree career training, sponsored workforce training, experiential learning, self-directed learning

Functional Health Care Team

Formed to take care of specific problems

Patient-Centered Health Care Team

Include patients and family members who are involved in making healthcare decisions together with their doctor and other healthcare professionals

biomedical engineer

develop devices that help in the diagnosis and treatment of disease (metals, artificial organs, computer systems, etc.)

hospitals

largest single employers of healthcare

professional

person with specialized learning who is engaged in a specified activity as an occupation

Examples of Common Core Knowledge

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Technical skills

Safety and infection control

Medical math

Healthy behavior

Communication

Health record

Documentation