Health Information System
This is an organized collection of information that is entered into fields.
Database
What medical device records the electrical activity of the heart
EKG, ECG, electrocardiogram
links millions of computers located throughout the world
internet
Technology used to monitor and track patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?
GPS
A basic understanding of how the computer works, and understanding of the applications used in your field or profession.
Computer literacy
This is the process of recording appointments for patients and creating work schedules for employees.
Scheduling
Uses sound waves bouncing back from the body to create a picture of a body part
Ultrasound
sending mail through the internet
The use of interactive audio and videos for education purposes.
Computer assisted instruction
What persons are excluded from being able to have an MRI done
People with implanted metal devices
This system includes ordering supplies and equipment, as well as coding supplies with bar codes for billing purposes.
Maintaining inventory
An imaging procedure where no opening into the body is required. Is this invasive or non-invasive?
Non-invasive
involves the use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical or health care services.
telemedicine
This technology can be programmed to provide lifelike learning experience for health care providers
Patient simulator manikins
protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer
firewall
This allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient electronic health records (EHRs) between agencies in a national network
Health Information Exchange
This computerized diagnostic imaging scans the body using nuclear magnetic resonance vs x-ray beams
MRI
a database of Internet files, pulls forward indexed information
search engine
What is the name for the National Library of Medicine database
Medline
This type of continuing education/learning is able to happen remotely
Distance learning
A computerized version of a patients medical records.
Electronic Medical Record or Electronic Health Record
Which type of treatment uses precisely focused light beams to create a surgical incision
laser
Prescriptions are sent electronically to a computerized dispensing unit
telepharmacy
This piece of technology displays vitals signs such as pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and heart rhythms
monitor
Why would it not be acceptable for you to access a family members personal health information through a work computer?
Invasion of privacy, misuse of access, violation of HIPPA etc