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chain of command the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest
level. ensures patients get proper care
liability held responsible for harming
scope of practice the tasks healthcare workers are allowed to perform according to state or
federal laws or facility policy.
venipuncture puncture of the vein
veins blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart
capillary puncture derma puncture
capillary puncture blood collected puncturing skin usually in fingertip or heel
capillaries tiny blood vessels just below skin
policy course of action that should be taken every time certain situations occurs
procedure a method or way of doing something
example of a policy healthcare must remain confidential
example of procedure a facility may have a procedure for reporting incidents
, requisition the testing order
quality assurance make sure care is being provided according to facility policy and
procedures with results that meet expectations
quality improvement in healthcare practices that seek to make care better in a way that can
be measured
quality control processes put into place to document that standards are being met
CLSI Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) non profit organization that works with
government agencies and healthcare providers to develop standards of practice for labs
worldwide.
certification process used in healthcare to ensure skills are mastered for particular positions
clinical experience hands on practice with patients
continuing education keeps workers up to date on changes in medicine that effect their job
professional having to do with work
personal outside of job life
professionalism behaving properly at work