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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
