General HIT
PHR stands for
Personal Health Record
EHR stands for
What is PHI?
protected health information
What is the goal of HIPAA?
To standardize health care transactions as well as rules which protect the privacy and security of health information
If we pass the exam at the end of this year, what certification do we get?
CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant)
HIT stands for
health information technology
Presenting incomplete and inaccurate information about a patient's health to healthcare providers is a benefit of an EHR. T or F
F
What is the conscious or intentional failure to perform a duty called?
Negligence
Allowing healthcare provider’s complete access to a patient's medical information save lives by providing better care. T or F
T
How many questions are on the webxam?
40
Which group fills prescriptions and alerts physicians to possible drug interactions?
Pharmacy
What Act outlines the use of personal health information and requires it be kept confidential?
HIPAA
What does the Privacy Rule establish?
How does controlling access to patient files help healthcare providers? (choose one)
Protect patient info, restrict visibility of medical info according to job function
According to Mrs. Peters, what is the most important thing in order to be successful - hint important every day?
Attendance
What is a benefit of HIT?
It helps avoid unnecessary tests and procedures because systems capture information and are interoperable - talk to one another
What governmental agency oversees health and human services in the United States?
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]
What are the Administrative safeguards of HIPAA's Security Rules?
Actions, policies, and procedures used to manage security measures
What is one safeguard of protecting health information? Hint there are three.
Administrative, Technical, Physical
What are three things that are included in the weekly employability grade?
Wear scrubs daily, clock-in, put phone up, stay on task, be productive, etc.
Patients have the right to be notified of specific ways healthcare providers and facilities will keep their health data confidential - what is the name of this form.
Notice of Privacy Practices
What are the benefits of EHR? Name at least one
Presents clear and accurate information to healthcare providers, better accessibility, and promote active participation from patients in their health
What does the Security Rule establish?
National standards for the protection of certain health information.
What does interoperability mean?
When two computer systems (EHR specifically) can communicate with each other.
What is Mrs' Peters daughter’s name?
Avery