vocabulary
A commitment not to cause harm.
Define nonmaleficence
set guidelines for employee safety is called?
what is OSHA
patient says no to doctors recommended treatment
what is Self-determination
laws are what is legal or illegal
true
Any type of abuse or exploitation of an older adult
what is elder abuse
provider practicing medicine under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
what is provider misconduct
makes affordable care available to all taxpayers.
what is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
A patientrefusing to take a prescription that was prescribed
what is Right to refuse treatment
true or false
the department of public health establishes standards and then surveys health care facilities or services to ensure compliance.
False, DPH is responsible for investigating complaints about safety concerns in a health care setting and reporting their findings back to Medicare.
injury inflicted on another individual, other than by accidental means
what is physical abuse
Any case where you observe another coworker making a poor decision should always be reported.
what is office staff misconduct
if an MA shows a friend a patient medical records what law is she breaking
what is HIPPA
healthcare providers reputation be harmed by
what is defamation of character?
True or false
ADA/ADAAA provides protect from discrimination for immigrants
False it provides protection for disabled people
Forcing someone to participate in unwanted, unsafe, or degrading sexual activity
what is sexual abuse
what do you call an minor who has been declared an adult by the court of law
what is an Emancipated minor
Billing for services that were not performed is called
what is fraud
A patient receiving treatment without being judged for their gender, religion, or age
what is Right to nondiscriminatory treatment
True or false
The No Surprise acts applies only to patients with private insurance
false Under the No Surprises Act, providers must notify patients of their rights under the law, including billing protections
Consists of verbal, emotional, and mental abuse, both verbal and nonverbal
what is Psychological abuse
Publishing false statements that damage an individual’s reputation.
what is libel
Addresses privacy and security concerns related to electronic health records and meaningful use of health information technology.
what is Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act)
patient filing a complaint is an example of
Right to be heard/reporting
true or false
Medical assistants must report any observed discriminatory practices in the workplace to their supervisor or HR department
true
Abuse or exploitation that involves controlling an individual’s ability to earn, use, and manage financial resources
what is financial abuse