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chap 1 key terms
Question | Answer |
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accreditation | official approval of a program from a professional organization |
approval | programs that train phlebotomist receive APPROVAL from a professional organization by meeting |
certification | is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice |
continuing education units (CEUs) | these programs provide updates on new information, regulation, and techniques and help phlebotomist refresh skills that are used less frequently. |
informed consent | means that a patient must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before they are performed |
phlebotomy | is the practice of drawing blood |
protected health information | under HIPAA, medical institutions must have procedures in place to actively protect the confidentiality of patients |
standards | documenting established requirements |