Legal Stuff
True or False, if you know of illegal behavior going on in the workplace and you do not report it, you can also be punished.
True
A good employee uses reasoning and evidence to make an analysis or reach a decision. This is also called what?
Critical Thinking
If you look on the dark side of things, you are considered this.
a pessimist
True or false? Constructive criticism can be both positive or negative.
True
The need to rely on another
interdependence
Passed in 1996, this act offers privacy protection to patients.
HIPAA
If you look on the bright side of things, you are considered this.
an optimist
Refusal to do an assigned task or to follow established rules may be construed as this.
insubordination
Merit based pay can also be called this.
performance based pay
violating standards of conduct and moral judgment
unethical
The book gives 4 specific examples of information protected by HIPAA, give 2 of them.
Information in medical records
conversations between healthcare and providers about patient care or treatment
health insurance information
patient billing information
An employee that arrives on time is said to be this.
Punctual
The law protects this type of person from retribution when they expose illegal behavior in the workplace.
whistleblower
Employers should use this type of criteria when performing evaluations.
objective
Understanding where you are, what you are doing, and why you are doing it.
mindfulness
The book gives 6 specific examples of things not covered by HIPAA, give 3 of them.
Suspected fraud
Births and Deaths
Injuries caused by violence, including child abuse
Drug abuse
Communicable diseases
STD's
The book gives 7 things that employees with strong work ethic do. Give 3 of them
Stay focused and leave their personal problems at home
Apply themselves to the task at hand
Get their work done right the first time
Exercise self-discipline and self-control
Know what management expects of them and they measure up
Don't wait to be told what to do
Demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm for their work.
Research shows that this percent of applicants overstate their qualifications on job applications.
70%
Some employers will use feedback from multiple levels of employees (supervisors, peers, subordinates, etc) to provide evaluations. This is called what?
360 degree feedback
backup plans prepared in case original plans don't work out.
contingency plans
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The book lists 5 steps to take to ensure good attendance and punctuality. What are 3 of them?
Make a commitment to show up for work every day and arrive on time.
When your shift starts, make sure you are in the area and ready to go.
Have contingency plans to cover situations when your children or spouse gets sick or when your transportation isn't reliable
Protect your health and safety to keep from getting sick or injured
Eat well, get plenty of sleep, and consider getting flu shot.
The book lists 5 examples of illegal or unethical behavior. List 2 of them.
Fraud such as billing for a test or treatment that wasn't performed.
Improperly changing or destroying records
Sexual harassment
Creating a hostile workplace
Stealing property
The book lists 7 things you should do throughout the year to prepare for your performance evaluation. List 3 of them.
Review your job description once a month
Review goals for the year and assess progress
Keep any thank you notes or emails from doctors, coworkers, or patients in a file
Maintain a list of projects you've worked on and committee participation
Keep records of any workshops you have attended or classes you've taken
track suggestions that you've submitted to improve quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness
Keep notes about other things you've done to make things better for your company and your patients
What does HITECH stand for?
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health