safety
who promotes regulations and standards
health facilities
manufacturers
states and governments
governing agencies
who uses medical terminology?
all healthcare professions
what is -cyto?
cell
what do EHRs help providers with?
quickly assessing data
what does contemporary healthcare focus on?
emphasizes on patient's active involvement in their own healthcare and/or healthcare professionals advocating for quality care
what is the purpose of safety standards?
minimize harm or danger
where is medical terminology used?
medical records and reports
transcription recordings
internal communication
medical insurance claims
scientific journals
training manuals
what is -malign?
bad/harmful
what does the acronym of SOAP stand for?
subjective, objective, assessment, and plan
uses evidence to make decisions for the care of patients
what is OSHA?
osha is a government agency that enforces workforce safety standards that protects employees from injury and illnesses.
what language(s) did medical terminology come from
greek and latin
what is -brady?
slow
what are narrative notes?
they tell the patients story in chronological order
what is preventative care?
focused on preventing disease and enhancing a healthy lifestyle
what is a joint commission?
independent, not-for-profit organization ensuring healthcare facilities providing quality care
what is a root word?
core of the word
what is -hypo?
under/below
what is a pathology report?
analysis of removed specimen of tissue, blood, or organ
what is cultural competence?
ability to provide healthcare services that provide healthcare to meet the needs of the patients culture, societal standards, and language
what is a lockout tag?
used on damaged or dangerous materials
what is a suffix?
end of the word
what is -dynea?
pain
what is a diagnostic report?
detail the results of any test used to aid in diagnosing a patients condition
what are cultural practices?
beliefs, values, and customary practices of patients regarding their healthcare