Vocab
Wheelchair
A device designed to transport people who are unable to walk
Dietary Aide
Helps prepare and cook meals for patients
Scrubs
Protective clothing worn by medical staff
Patient
A person who receives medical services
Home Health Aide
Attends to a patient's everyday needs in the patient's home
Dietary Restriction
A limit on the food a person can eat
Medical Instrument
A tool for doing precise medical work
Medical Records Clerk
Handles confidential patient information
Database
Information that is organized and stored on a computer
HIPAA
A federal law to protect a person's health information
Sterile Processing Technician
Cleans and prepares medical equipment
Sanitation
The use of cleaning products to disinfect surfaces
Standard Precautions Training
On-the-job safety training to learn how to wash your hands properly, wear gloves and masks, and prevent injuries
Environmental Services Technician
Maintains a clean and healthy environment in healthcare setting
Infection Control
A set of practices to prevent the spread of germs in a healthcare setting