Chapter 1 & 5 - Do

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Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

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A Surgical procedure done in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient. involve smaller incisions, less bleeding, smaller amounts of anesthesia, less pain and minimal scarring.

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Integrated Delivery network (IDN)

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A system of healthcare providers and organizations that provides (or arranges to provide) a coordinated range of services to a specific population.

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Decontamination

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To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances to an acceptable level.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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A part of standard precautions for all healthcare workers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact with blood or bodily fluids of any patient. Includes fluid resistant protective clothing, disposable gloves, eye protection, face mask, and shoe covers.

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Instructions for Use (IFU)

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Information provided by a device manufacturer that provide detailed information on how to properly use and process the device.

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Case Cart System

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An inventory control system for products/equipment typically used in an operating room that involves the use of an enclosed or covered cart generally prepared for one surgical case and not used for general supply replenishment.

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Case Cart

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A cart prepared for an individual procedure. Usually contains all instruments, supplies and utensils.

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Doctor's (Physician's) Preference Card

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A document that identifies a physicians needs for a specific medical procedure.

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Case Cart Pull Sheet (Pick List)

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A list of specific supplies, utensils, and instruments for a specific procedure.

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Material Management Department

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The healthcare department responsible for researching, ordering, receiving, and managing inventory.

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Standard Precautions

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Method of using appropriate barriers to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. Basic level of infection control. ASSUME EVERYTHING IS CONTAMINATED!

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Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)

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An infection that develops in a patient on or after day 3 of admission to a hospital. Referred to as a hospital-acquired or healthcare-associated infection.

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Job Description

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A human resources tool that identifies the major task performed by individuals in specific positions.

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Certification

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Association/industry recognition attained by individuals with educational and /or work experience requirements.

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Statute

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A written law adopted by a legislative body that governs an city, state, county, or country.

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Regulation

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Rules issued by administrative agencies that have the force of law.

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Standard

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A uniform method of defining basic parameters for processes, products, services, and measurements.

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Regulatory Standard

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A comparison benchmark that is mandated by a government agency. Non-compliance may result in citations and legal penalties.

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Voluntary Standard

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Guidelines or recommendations for best practices to provide better patient care. Industry, non-profits, trade associations and others develop these.

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Best Practice

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A method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved by other means.

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MedWatch

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A safety information and adverse event reporting system that serves healthcare professionals and the public by reporting serious problems suspected to be associated with the drugs and medical devices the prescribe, dispense or use.

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Greenhouse Gases

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Any of the gases that absorb solar radiation are responsible for greenhouse effect. Includes carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and fluorocarbons.

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Medicare

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A federal medical insurance that primarily serves those over 65 and people under 65 with certain disabilities and end stage renal disease

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Medicaid

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A federal and state assistance program that pays medical expenses for low-income families

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Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Provides federal protections for individually identifiable health information held by covered entities and their business associates.

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Standards (AAMI)

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Voluntary guidelines representing a consensus of AAMI members that are intended for use by healthcare facilities and manufacturers to help ensure that medical instrumentation is safe for patient use.

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Technical Information Reports (TIRs)

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Reports developed by experts in the field that contain valuable information needed by the healthcare industry TIRs may be withdrawn or revised at any time.