maintains security of all pt records and stays up to date on IT and advances and health information regulations
health information manager
showing a caring attitude for a pt without becoming friends
professional distance
transfer of pathogens from one food or surface to another
cross-contamination
earn an associate's or bachelor's degree in mortuary science
funeral director
educates the community about nutrition and meal planning according to their dx
community dietitian
handle calls from the media and writes newsletters
public relations
practices and procedures that maintain cleanliness and preserve public health
sanitation
use of chemicals that kill/deactivate pathogens on non living objects
disinfection
engineers responsible for equipment installation, calibration of diagnostic instruments
clinical engineer
maintains w/c and gurneys, transports pts from one place to another
transportation technician
facility maintenance
term used to describe employees that are self-motivated and performing the duties of the job
initiative
reducing the number of pathogens
sanitization
stores, receives, distributes medical supplies
central services
specializes in marriage and family therapy or substance abuse
counselors
department(not category) that includes housekeepers
environmental services
term used to describe employees that possess sympathy for the distress of others and need to help them
compassion
eliminating all microorganisms from an object
sterilization
bachelor's or master's degree in food service management
dietitian
this counselor helps pts with emotional or physical disabilities
rehabilitation
engineers concerned with air and water quality
environmental
gossip, complaining, hoarding information, late work, poor quality of work
signs conflict resolution is needed
the number one way a healthcare worker can help break the chain of infection is
handwashing
plans meal programs and oversees kitchen staff
this counselor helps those suffering from depression
mental health