Understanding Electronic Health Records and Quality Control - 3

EHR

Electronic Health Record

EMR

Electronic Medical Record

Quality Control

A system of maintaining standards in manufactured products by testing a sample of the output against the specifications

Quality Improvement

The framework used to systematically improve care

Glucose Monitor

Tests concentration of glucose in the blood

TENS unit

Electrical current to stimulate the nerve for therapeutic purpose

Wall flowmeter for oxygen and O2 tubing

Used to control oxygen flow delivery

Walker

Offers assistance in standing

Healthcare Disparities

Differences between groups in health coverage, access to care and quality of care

Medication List

A list of medications prescribed to a patient

Patient allergies

Known allergies of a patient that may affect treatment

Vital Signs

Measurements of the body's basic functions

Transferring old records

The process of moving previous patient records to a new system

Teaching a new system

Training staff to use a new electronic health record system

Diagnosing patients

The process of identifying a disease or condition in a patient

Computer/Tech issues

Problems related to technology that may affect healthcare delivery

Portable EKG

A device used to monitor the electrical activity of the heart

Accudose

A device used for measuring medication doses

Phillips AED

Automated External Defibrillator used in emergencies

Airway therapy vest

A device used to help clear mucus from the lungs

Hoyer Journey stand aid

A device that assists patients in standing

Health Disparity

Differences in health outcomes among different populations

Cultural Diversity

The presence of multiple cultural groups within a society

To reduce the spread of infection

A goal in public health to minimize disease transmission.

To promote exercise

Encouraging physical activity for better health.

To create social and physical environments that promote good health for all

Designing communities that support healthy lifestyles.

To reduce heart attacks

A health objective aimed at decreasing cardiovascular incidents.

Access to Healthcare services

The ability of individuals to obtain necessary medical care.

Exposure to toxic substances

Contact with harmful chemicals that can affect health.

Housing or community design

The planning of living spaces that can influence health outcomes.

Language and Literacy

Skills that affect an individual's ability to understand health information.

The path by which a pathogen leaves its host

Portal of Exit.

Portal of Entry

The route through which a pathogen enters a new host.

Mode of Transmission

The method by which a pathogen is spread from one host to another.

Infectious agent

A pathogen capable of causing disease.

Removal of PPE

The process of safely taking off personal protective equipment.

Donning

The act of putting on personal protective equipment.

Universal Precautions

A set of guidelines to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.

What is the correct order of Doffing?

Gloves, Gown, Mask, Goggles.

Which of the following is an example of a reservoir?

Soil, Water, Animals - All are correct.

Nonpathogens are harmful to the body.

False.

What does HAI stand for?

Hospital Acquired Infection.

1 in 10 people get an infection each year while receiving medical care in the US.

A statistic highlighting the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections.

Which is an example of a susceptible host?

Babies.

All are ways to break the chain of infection EXCEPT:

Choosing on the person next to.

The practice of making the environment and objects free of microorganisms

Asepsis.

All body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials.

True.

CLABSI stands for

Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection.

SSI stands for

Surgical Site Infection.

Which of the following is considered a common HAI?

Pneumonia.

Applying PPE

The process of putting on personal protective equipment.

Which of the following is the correct order of Donning?

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves.

All of the following are considered the most common PPE used EXCEPT

Goggles.

Prevents reinfection of the patient and the spread of infection from person to person

Medical Asepsis.