Lafleur Brooks HUC chapter 1-7 vocab || All Correct.
Browser correct answers A program that allows the user to find and view pages on the world
wide web.
Certification correct answers process by which a person who has met certain criteria
established by a nongovernmental association is granted recognition
certified Health Unit Coordinator correct answers an HUC that has passed thr national
certification exam sponsored by the NAHUC
Clinical Decision Support System correct answers a program designed to assist physicians at
the point of order entry
Clinical tasks include correct answers done at bed side or with direct contact with patient
Computer Physician Order Entry correct answers A computerized program into which
physicians directly enter patient orders; replaces handwritten orders on an order sheet or
prescription pad
doctor correct answers A person licensed to practice medicine
doctor's orders correct answers The health care that a doctor prescribes in writing for a
hospitalized patient
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) correct answers Patient medical record from a single
medical practice, hospital, or pharmacy
e-prescribing correct answers electronic generation, transmission, and filling of a medical
prescription
Health Unit Coordinator correct answers The health care team member who performs
nonclinical patient care tasks for the nursing unit
Hospital Departments correct answers Divisions within the hospital that specialize in
services, such as the nutritional care department, which plans and prepares meals for patients,
employees, and visitors
Internet Service Provider (ISP) correct answers a company that provides access to the internet
for a monthly fee
meaningful use (EMR) correct answers Use of certified electronic medical record (EMR)
technology in ways that can be measured significantly in quality and in quantity.
Nonclinical Tasks correct answers Tasks performed away from the bedside
nurse's station correct answers The desk area of a nursing unit
nursing team correct answers A group of nursing staff members who care for patients on a
nursing unit
, Nursing Unit correct answers An area within the hospital that includes equipment and nursing
personnel available for the care of a given number of patients
patient correct answers a person who is under medical care or treatment.
policies and procedures correct answers Information such as guidelines for practice and
hospital regulations found online or in a manual.
Recertification correct answers A process by which certified health unit coordinators exhibit
continued personal and professional growth and current competency to practice in the field
search engine correct answers A software program you can use to find Web sites, Web pages,
and Internet files.
surfing the web correct answers refers to the activity of using links to explore the web
Transcription correct answers a process used to communicate doctor's orders to nursing staff
and other hospital departments
Web Address (URL) correct answers a webpage's unique address
Accepting Assignment correct answers Agreement by which providers of medical services
concede that the receipt of payment from Medicare for a professional service will constitute
full payment for that service.
Accreditation correct answers Recognition that a health care organization has met an official
standard
Capitation correct answers payment method where the physician gets paid a specific amount
no matter what the procedure
case manager correct answers Health care professional and expert in managed care who
assists patients in assessing health and social service systems to ensure that all required
services are obtained; coordinates care with doctor and insurance companies
Catastrophic Coverage correct answers Coverage a Medicare beneficiary has after reaching a
certain amount of out of pocket monies paid for their medications during the temporary
coverage gap. the beneficiary will pay a coinsurance amount or a copayment for the rest of
the calendar year.
Chief Executive Officer correct answers Individual in direct charge of a hospital who is
responsible to the governing board
client server-based EMR system correct answers The software is hosted on the hospital
internal server and the licenses are purchased outright.
Cloud- or Web-Based EMR (virtualization of computer function) correct answers Use of an
Internet site to host data and programs instead of keeping them on an internal computer.
Browser correct answers A program that allows the user to find and view pages on the world
wide web.
Certification correct answers process by which a person who has met certain criteria
established by a nongovernmental association is granted recognition
certified Health Unit Coordinator correct answers an HUC that has passed thr national
certification exam sponsored by the NAHUC
Clinical Decision Support System correct answers a program designed to assist physicians at
the point of order entry
Clinical tasks include correct answers done at bed side or with direct contact with patient
Computer Physician Order Entry correct answers A computerized program into which
physicians directly enter patient orders; replaces handwritten orders on an order sheet or
prescription pad
doctor correct answers A person licensed to practice medicine
doctor's orders correct answers The health care that a doctor prescribes in writing for a
hospitalized patient
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) correct answers Patient medical record from a single
medical practice, hospital, or pharmacy
e-prescribing correct answers electronic generation, transmission, and filling of a medical
prescription
Health Unit Coordinator correct answers The health care team member who performs
nonclinical patient care tasks for the nursing unit
Hospital Departments correct answers Divisions within the hospital that specialize in
services, such as the nutritional care department, which plans and prepares meals for patients,
employees, and visitors
Internet Service Provider (ISP) correct answers a company that provides access to the internet
for a monthly fee
meaningful use (EMR) correct answers Use of certified electronic medical record (EMR)
technology in ways that can be measured significantly in quality and in quantity.
Nonclinical Tasks correct answers Tasks performed away from the bedside
nurse's station correct answers The desk area of a nursing unit
nursing team correct answers A group of nursing staff members who care for patients on a
nursing unit
, Nursing Unit correct answers An area within the hospital that includes equipment and nursing
personnel available for the care of a given number of patients
patient correct answers a person who is under medical care or treatment.
policies and procedures correct answers Information such as guidelines for practice and
hospital regulations found online or in a manual.
Recertification correct answers A process by which certified health unit coordinators exhibit
continued personal and professional growth and current competency to practice in the field
search engine correct answers A software program you can use to find Web sites, Web pages,
and Internet files.
surfing the web correct answers refers to the activity of using links to explore the web
Transcription correct answers a process used to communicate doctor's orders to nursing staff
and other hospital departments
Web Address (URL) correct answers a webpage's unique address
Accepting Assignment correct answers Agreement by which providers of medical services
concede that the receipt of payment from Medicare for a professional service will constitute
full payment for that service.
Accreditation correct answers Recognition that a health care organization has met an official
standard
Capitation correct answers payment method where the physician gets paid a specific amount
no matter what the procedure
case manager correct answers Health care professional and expert in managed care who
assists patients in assessing health and social service systems to ensure that all required
services are obtained; coordinates care with doctor and insurance companies
Catastrophic Coverage correct answers Coverage a Medicare beneficiary has after reaching a
certain amount of out of pocket monies paid for their medications during the temporary
coverage gap. the beneficiary will pay a coinsurance amount or a copayment for the rest of
the calendar year.
Chief Executive Officer correct answers Individual in direct charge of a hospital who is
responsible to the governing board
client server-based EMR system correct answers The software is hosted on the hospital
internal server and the licenses are purchased outright.
Cloud- or Web-Based EMR (virtualization of computer function) correct answers Use of an
Internet site to host data and programs instead of keeping them on an internal computer.
