Healthcare in the U.S.
A federal insurance program for individuals over 65 and those with disabilities or illness that prevent them from working.
Medicare
discovered the elements of radium and polonium and developed the use of x-ray in medicine
Marie Curie
A microorganism that can cause infection
Pathogen
the proper use of body movements to prevent injury while performing tasks
Body Mechanics
restraining an individual or restricting an individual’s freedom without authorization
False Imprisonment
A law passed in 2010 that was a major reform to American healthcare. It includes provision making wellness visits and vaccines free, lets dependents stay on their parent's insurance until age 26 and ensures that everyone pays the same rate for insurance regardless of preexisting conditions.
Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare)
Founded the American Red Cross
Clara Barton
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
Handwashing
the study of maximizing efficiency and preventing discomfort or injury while performing tasks.
This form of malpractice can be physical or information. Examples include exposing a patient necessarily or looking at a patient’s records without consent
Invasion of Property
A program funded by the federal and state governements that provides health insurance for individuals with low incomes of all ages
Medicaid
became the first woman to study and practice medicine in the United States
Elizabeth Blackwell
The set of precautions that are used whenever blood or bodily fluids are present.
Universal/Standard Precautions
a term for policies that motivate or require healthcare facilities to monitor and evaluate their services based on predetermined criteria for the purpose of improving those services
Quality Improvement
performing an act that a reasonable person would not have done, or not doing something that a reasonable person would have done in the same or a similar circumstance, resulting in harm to a patient
Negligence
Doctor's offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, dialysis centers and hospice are all examples of....
Healthcare facilities
founded the first secular nursing school and emphasized the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in saving soldiers’ lives during the Crimean War.
Florence Nightingale
Bacteria, Viruses, Helminths and Protozoa are all examples of....
Microorganisms
a progressive hand and arm condition caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. Most often occurs when wrists are not supported when using a keyboard
Carpal Tunnel
Touching someone without consent
An individual's ability to effectively communicate, convey, or assert one's own interests, desires, needs and rights.
Self-advocacy
A Greek doctor who described many diseases and conditions and is credited with writing the Hippocratic Oath
Hippocrates
PPE stands for...
Personal Protective Equipment
a device that can be used by healthcare providers to safely transfer patients to a standing position or to assist them during walking
Word or actions that lead an individual to fear they will be harmed by another person. Threatening to hurt someone.
Assault