GG MOA 160 EHR chapter 5 Study Guide
with Complete Solutions
appointment slot - Answer✔️✔️-A period of time reserved for a patient to
see a healthcare provider.
double-booking - Answer✔️✔️-Giving two or more patients the same
appointment time with the same provider.
encryption technology - Answer✔️✔️-A system that keeps data secure by
converting it into an unreadable code during transmission and then
unencrypting the information when it reaches the recipient.
secure fax - Answer✔️✔️-A fax transmission sent via secure email.
no-show - Answer✔️✔️-A patient who makes an appointment and neither
shows up nor calls to cancel.
patient flow - Answer✔️✔️-A product of accurately estimated patient
volume, a consistent provider pace, and efficient scheduling practices.
purging - Answer✔️✔️-The process of separating inactive patient health
records form active ones.
retention - Answer✔️✔️-The period of time records must, by law, be
maintained by the medical office.
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