kinns ch 8 & 9 Flashcards
(25 cards)
covered entitity
A healthcare facility, healthcare provider, pharmacy, health (insurance) plan, or claims clearinghouse that transmits protected health information electronically
ethernet
A communication system for connecting several computers so information can be shared
Computer hardware can be divided into
input devices, output devices, internal components, secondary storage devices, and network and internet access devices
mouse
one of the most common input devices
Documents, such as letters
are scanned, and the images are uploaded into the patient’s EHR
Central processing unit (CPU)
Processor or “brain” of the computer; sits on the motherboard. It interprets and executes commands from the software
1 terabyte (TB) equals
1024 GB (about 1 trillion bytes)
cloud storage
called redundancy
Laptop computers and tablets
are not ergonomically designed for prolonged use
The Medical Assistant’s Role with Virtual Visits
Be punctual to the visit.
Start by introducing yourself, and acknowledge the patient and
those with the patient
Mute your microphone when you are not talking.
Keep lag time in mind
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)
require privacy, security, and confidentiality of patient records
Security risk analysis
Potential computer network breach threats
are identified, the likelihood of occurrence of those threats is determined, and additional safeguards are implemented
Access restrictions
The facility must limit what staff members can see on the computer-based on-the-job description. Not all staff members have the same access to so ware programs, such as EHRs and practice management so ware
Firewall
A program or hardware device that acts as a barrier or filter between the network and the internet
authorized agent
A person who has wri en documentation that they can accept a shipment for another individual
girth
The measurement around something; when referring to mail, it is the measurement around the middle of the package that is being shipped
media
Types of communication (e.g., social media sites); with computers, the term refers to data storage devices
Preposition
a word that indicates a relationship or a location between a noun or pronoun and the rest of the sentence
Capitalization
Common nouns (e.g., girls, women, boys, men) should not be capitalized unless the word is the first word of a sentence
For business le ers, the salutation should be formal
Dear is followed by the person’s title and name and then ends with a colon e.g., Dear Mr. Smith:
For business le ers, the salutation should be formal
Dear is followed by the person’s title and name and then ends with a colon e.g., Dear Mr. Smith:
Reference notation
Notes the initials of the person who composed the le er in uppercase followed by the initials of the person who typed)the le tter in lowercase
A colon (:) or a forward slash (/) divides the two sets of initials (e.g., MR:bn, MR/bn). This notation should be le ft justified on the second line below the last line of the signature block.
Priority mail
Expensive; delivery within 3 days
Tracking and insurance are included
Cost based on weight and delivery zone. Flat rate fee for envelopes and boxes up to 70 lb.
Standard insurance
Protects against loss or damage
