COPE Health Scholars Programs Training Manual

A set of vocabulary flashcards from the COPE Health Scholars Programs training manual covering key terms and concepts.

Proprietary

A term indicating that the information is owned by a specific organization and protected under copyright.

Confidential

Information that is not to be disclosed without permission, often related to sensitive business practices.

Accreditation

A process of validation in which an organization is evaluated to meet established criteria or standards.

Incidence

The occurrence rate of new cases of a disease or condition in a specific population.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a U.S. law that protects patient health information.

Patient Confidentiality

The principle that ensures personal and medical information concerning a patient is kept private.

HCAHPS

Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, a standardized survey of patient perspectives of hospital care.

Mandatory Reporting

A legal obligation for certain professionals to report suspicions of abuse or harm to authorities.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that can cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

De-escalation

Techniques used to reduce the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation.

Emergency Codes

Pre-defined codes used in hospitals to alert staff to specific emergencies, such as Code Red for fire.

Vital Signs

Measurements of the body's basic functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.

Informed Consent

The process ensuring that a patient understands and agrees to a treatment after being informed of potential risks and benefits.

Teamwork

Collaborative efforts of a group to achieve a common goal in patient care.

Cultural Humility

An approach to interpersonal interactions that emphasizes mutual respect and learning about different cultural practices.