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Clinical chapter 1&2
Journey to professionalism
Question | Answer |
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Hierarchy of medical field | Highest MD -NP/CNM -PA -RN - MA /EKG/LPN/Phlebotomist-lowest HHA/CNA |
NCCT | National Center of Compency Testing (NCMA) national certified medical assistant |
ASCP | American society Clinical Pathologist (PBT) phlebotomy technician |
AAMA | American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) (AAMA) certified |
AMT | American Medical Tecnologists (RMA) registered medical assistant |
NHA | (National) Healthcare Association (CPT) certified phlebotomy technician |
4 factors of higher standards | Visibility factor Proximity factor Time factor Nature of the work |
Visibility factor | They see the MA working with Pt. Whereas the administrative assistant spends less time with PT. |
Proximity. Factor | The MA has hands on with PT . Vitals ect |
Time factor | The MA spends more time with the Pt. taking vitals performing tests whereas the MOA does check-in check-out / phone The amount of distance between the MA and Pt. |
Nature of the work | The Pt. see the MA hands on work ( physical level ) |
ABHES | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools |
ARMA | Association of Records Managers and Administration Formally known as American Records Management Association |
CMA (AAMA) | Certified Medical Assistant |
CAAHEP | Commissions on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education Program formally known as American Records Management Association |
RMA (AMT) | American medical technologist ( registered ) |
The 5 keys | Keys represent important character traits 1 professional communication 2 collaboration / performing as a team member 3 engagement 4 accountability 5 respect 6 problem- solving 7 mindfulness 8 adaptability |
Key 6 problem- solving | Process of working through the details do a problem to Reach a solution |
Key 7 mindfulness | To be aware , alert , and attentive Using your intelligence |
Key 8 adaptability | Defined as an effective change in response to an altered situation |
Medical assistants may take the AAMA | To be a CMA (AAMA) |
Ethics | The difference between right and wrong |
Morals | Come from personal place |
(AOCs) | referred to as medical communities ( Medicaid/Medicare ) |
National Commitee for Quality Assurance | Non - profit organization strives to improve the quality of healthcare (ACCREDITATION ) |
Key 1 professional communication | Perception Body language Facial expression Eye contact Gestures Distance Silence |
Professional communication | Can be a therapeutic touch Active listening Identify/adapt to communicate Strong verbal & written communication Confidentiality |
Key 2 collaboration | Performing as a team member the action of working with someone to accomplish a task Or a project or to produce or create something |
Key 3 engagement | Is the emotional commitment an employee has to organization and its goal engaged employees care about there work and company |
Key 4 accountability | Honest, self-confidence, integrity n dependability- taking responsibility for ones own actions |
Key 5 respect | Treat others with a positive feeling and appreciation to treat other the way you would want them to treat you |
Active listening | Listening to focus on the info at hand |
Scope of practice | Working under a physicians' said direct supervision |
Standard of care | Diagnostic and treatment process that is reasonable and prudent that a clinician should follow for a certain type of pt/illness/circumstance |
Initiative | Take the lead or to work independently |
Tact/diplomacy | Character trait that is essential to demonstrate in professional communication |
Confidentially | Keep something secret or private |
Attitude | Refers to the way you feel about someone or something. Helps mold your personality |
Passive | Typically to avoid situation |
Passive aggressive | Described as a tendency to express anger or frustration in a silent way rather than expressing it directly |
Non verbal distance | Comfort zones vary for different people and cultures (comfort zone 3/4ft) |
Non verbal silence | Open-ended questions you must set the tone demonstrate leadership n show confidence greet by name |
Non verbal therapeutic touch | Handshake,hug are meaning moments to convey feeling of warmth and affection, be sensitive to persons reaction/ boundaries when touching |
Non verbal listening | Repeating words/phrases nods,this shows pt that you care empathetic you must engage in active listening |
Non verbal perception | Being aware of ones own feelings and the feeling of others |
Non verbal body language | Involves unconscious use of posture / gestures/ professional appearance /confidence and skills |
Non verbal facial expressions | You want to convey a relaxed and pleasant facial expression Most common example (positive happy smile ) |
Non verbal eye contact | Tells a person you care about them and are interested in them WARNING EHR now dominating charting process make effort to maintain Eye contact and personal touch with PT. |
Non verbal gestures | Body movements Hand and body Enhances what is being said |
Professional communication means | Foundation of every action taken Form of communication Verbal/ non-verbal |
Professionalism | Communicating effectively and appropriately and always finding, a way to be productive |
Responsibility | Duty or obligation integrity, accountability n excellence |
Dignity | Showing respect and assurance |
Diplomacy | Tact or tactfulness, the art or skill of handling negotiations or relations |
DASH | Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension , diet that can reduce hypertension by limiting sodium,sugar and red meats |
Passive | Behavior characteristic is to typically avoid situations |
COLA | Commission on Office Laboratory Acceditation 1988 as a private alternative to assist clinical laboratories in complying with the CLIA 88' standard |
Passive aggressive | Tendency to express anger or frustration in a silent way then rather expressing directly |
Communication | Exchange of thoughts messages or info speech signals writing or behavior |
Clinician | Health practioner such as a physician physician assistant or nurse practitioner |
Empathy | Show concern for another individual |
Appearance | Outward or visible portion of a person |
Aggressive | Behavior that means to stand up for your rights but in a way that violates the rights of others |
Visibility factor 1st factor | Clinical MA is more visible then the MOA working in administrative capacity |
Proximity factor 2nd factor | The amount of distance between the MA and Pt , the MOA normally sits a few ft away from the PT where as the MA is face to face with PT |
Time factor 3rd factor | Amount of face to face time the MA assistant spends with the PT compared to MOA |
Nature of the work 4th factor | Being performed by the clinical medical assistant Works with the PT on a physical level Whereas the administrative medical assistant usually preform tasks related to check-in / check - outs Billings and insurance |
CDC - centers for disease | Control and prevention Responsible for the development of Standard of Precautions and Universal Precaution This is responsible for major operating components of the (Department of Health and Human Services ) |
CCHIT - Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology | Commissions appointed by the U.S Department of Health Services (HHS) to develop and evaluate the certification criteria and inspection process for the EHR's |
Licensing | Refers to a legal document that permits or authorizes a person to preform a specific task |
Certification | Is a term that signifies that one has fulfilled the necessary requirements Of a specific organization to preform a specific task |
Registration | Is a term that means to enroll ones own name in a register , based on successful completion of a specific program or ability to pass an examination Designed specifically for that specialty |
AAMA/CMA | MA who has passed the medical exam through the (American Association of Medical Assistants |
Triple Aim Initiative | Hope to improve the Pt. s experience of care , improve the health population and reduce the per- capita cost of health care |
IHI | Institute for Healthcare Improvements Started ( Triple Aim Initiative |
NCQA | National Committee for Quality Assurance A non profit organization that strives to improve the quality of Healthcare One of 4 agencies that accredits the PCMH |
Needed for NCQA | In order to be accredited through the NCQA the PCMH must meet certain Standards. 3 levels of recognition Level 1 / 35-59 points Level 2/ 60-84 points Level 3 / 85-100 points |
All 3 levels of NCQA | Must meet all 6 must pass elements Each reflect the degree to which the practice meets the standard and provides a range of capabilities |
Fee for service delivery model | Providers are reimbursed according to the type and service performed WITH NO EMPHASIS ON PT. OUTCOMES |
Pay for performance | The provider is reimbursed thought care processes and measurable goals Related to outcomes and overall Pt. satisfaction REWARDED/REIMBURSED/MEASURABLE GOAL |
Accountable care organization | Is a type of pay for proformance in a pay for coordination delivery model Provides pay for specific care coordination services Model is offen used in Medical Home Enviorment |
PCMH | Designed to foster partnerships between the Pt. and their physician |
Service | To extend help to others |
Voulantary cert | Certification/ Voulantary State to state |
Licensing cert | Licensing / mandatory State to state |
Pt bill of rights under the affordable care act (ACA) | Federal law helps with pre existing conditions |
Pt bill of rights | A way to communicate the legal rights Pts have |
Pay for coordination | Payment for specified care coordination services The provider takes the lead |
PCMH 1: | Pt centered access |
PCMH 2: | Team based care |
PCMH 3: | Population health management |
PCMH 4: | Care management and support |
PCMH 5: | Care coordination and care transitions |
PCMH 6: | Performance measurement |