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Clinical review

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Tuning Fork A device used to check hearing
Otoscope A devise used to examine the ears.
Ophthalmoscope A device used to examine the eyes.
Stethoscope A device used to listen to the heart.
Sphygmomanometer A device used to take blood pressure.
ID band A plastic bracelet used on every admission.
Consultation report A specialist dictates his findings.
Hospital Number A unique number assigned to each client.
Stores/ Materials management All equipment and supplies, other then those that must be sterilized are obtained here.
MAR (medication administration record) Any medication given to a client must be recorded and signed for.
Business office Billing provincial territorial plans.
Acute care Care for a client with an illness expected to run a short course.
Palliative care Care for a person with a terminal illness.
Chronic care Care for someone with a chronic illness.
Admission (face sheet Chart begins with this.
Dictation room Confidential room for doctors to dictate.
Cross-coverage Covering 2 units.
Maintenance/ Environmental Engineering Ensures that equipment is safe and operational.
Shift report Essential client information passed onto the next shift of nurses.
Admission interview/ Assessment form Gathers a basic health history.
Pneumatic tube system Interconnecting tunnels that connect all units.
PA system/ paging/ intercom Internal communication system.
Nurses' Notes Kept mostly by nurses.
Critically ill Medical crisis
Dumbwaiter Mini elevator for small objects
Doctors order sheets Must be dated and signed each time a new order is given.
Risk management/ Infection control Oversees infection control policies and procedures within the facility.
Physician's progress notes Physician's assessment of the clients response to treatment.
Hospital card Plastic card imprinted with essential client information.
ID labels Preprinted with essential client information.
Signature sheet Provides a method of tracking initials.
Nutritional services Provides all client meals.
Health information services/ Medical records Responsible for all charts generated within the hospital.
Pharmacy Responsible for all medication used in the hospital.
Information services Responsible for communication systems within the hospital.
Public relations Responsible for community liaison.
Employee health services Responsible for employee's work-related medical needs.
Human resources (HR) Responsible for recruiting and interviewing new employees.
SPD/ Central supply materials managements Responsible for sterilizing and distributing sterile equipment. Sterile processing department.
Laundry Responsible for providing client units with clean laundry.
Purchasing department Responsible for taking inventory.
Housekeeping / Environmental services Responsible for the cleanliness of the facility.
Critical value Result that deviates and causes concern.
Waiting room/ Reception Room for friends and relatives to visit.
Client teaching room Room used for teaching outpatients.
Clean utility room Stores frequently used supplies.
Medication room Stores medication and IV drug solution.
Housekeeping supply room Stores pails, mops, Other cleaning supplies.
Dirty utility room Stores used equipment and supplies.
Storage room Stores wheelchairs, IV poles, gurneys etc.
Conference room Team conferences, meeting, client interviews.
Scope of practice The boundaries of a persons responsibilities.
Nurse's station The head office.
Clinical secretary / Ward clerk " The hub of the wheel"
Volunteer services/ Auxiliary services Unpaid workers who visit patients.
The treatment room Used to preform examinations and minor procedures
Admitting/ Client registration department Usually the first point of contact; Tracks all admissions and discharges; Takes a daily census
Vital sign flowsheet Vital signs.
Created by: Demitreia
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