Medical Assistant
Medical assistants work in a variety of environments, such as a medical office, clinic, HMO, or other health care setting. As your progress through the program at American Career College, the library has many resources to complement your learning. In addition to the images, videos, and books, the ACC Librarian is also here to help.
Everything You Need to Know About Documentation in Medical Records by This eBook describes the important components of Medical Record documentation. It will guide you through the process of documenting a patients'medical history, whether you are using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or physical charts. A variety of concerns and integral parts that make the medical record of extreme importance today more than ever before are addressed within this eBook. Reading this eBook will provide you with guidelines and tools, and arm you with knowledge that will allow you to be more comfortable and confident when the need arises to provide documentation of patient care.
ISBN: 9781927639474Publication Date: 2012
Electronic Health Records: Overview, Challenges and Legislation by
Recent data breaches have highlighted the importance of ensuring the security of health information, including Medicare beneficiary data. The objectives of chapter 1 are to identify the major external entities that collect, store, and process Medicare fee-for-service beneficiary data; determine whether requirements for the protection of Medicare beneficiary data align with federal guidance; and assess CMS oversight of the implementation of those requirements. Health care providers are increasingly sharing patients health records electronically. When a patients records are shared with another provider, it is important to accurately match them to the correct patient. As reported in chapter 2 accurately matching patient health records is a barrier to health information exchange and that inaccurately matched records can adversely affect patient safety or privacy. VA provides health care services to approximately 9 million veterans and their families and relies on its health information system -- VistA -- to do so. However, the system is more than 30 years old. In June 2017, the department announced plans to acquire the same system -- the Cerner system -- that DOD is implementing. Chapter 3 and 4 review key aspects of VistA and VAs plans for the new acquisition of the Cerner system. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 included provisions that VA and DOD jointly develop and implement electronic health record systems or capabilities and accelerate the exchange of health care information. The act also required that these systems be compliant with applicable interoperability standards. Further, the act established a joint Interagency Program Office to act as a single point of accountability. Chapter 5 discusses findings on the establishment and evolution of the Interagency Program Office over the last decade. Chapters 6 through 8 discuss recent legislation pertaining to electronic health records.
ISBN: 9781536167092Publication Date: 2019-12-06
The Complete Guide to Healthcare Privacy and Information Security Governance by
The Complete Guide to Healthcare Privacy and Information Security Governance Phyllis A. Patrick, MBA, FACHE, CHC Foreword by Larry Ponemon, PhD Healthcare reform, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements create privacy and information security challenges for those tasked with safeguarding confidential information. The Complete Guide to Healthcare Privacy and Information Security Governance provides privacy and security officers with resources to develop, implement, and evolve effective information security and privacy programs that are accountable to patients, the community, colleagues, and regulators. Learn how to adopt a governance model that changes your organization''s privacy and information security culture from one focused only on regulatory requirements to one that values privacy and information security. Privacy and information security professionals will use this resource to confidently carry out their responsibilities, which includes sharing essential information about privacy and information security with senior leaders and board members. This book provides important information for senior leaders and trustees about their roles and responsibilities in overseeing information security and privacy programs. It also provides important information for healthcare managers, including compliance officers, safety officers, quality officers, and others who work with privacy and information security officers. Features: Each chapter concludes with questions that facilitate review and evaluation of an organization''s privacy and information security programs The online Appendix includes: "Policy Roadmap: Meeting HIPAA Omnibus Rule Requirements" provides Code of Federal Regulations citations to Omnibus Rule provisions, describes changes and additions, and lists affected departments and functions "Due Diligence Checklist: Security and Privacy Issues" facilitates the due diligence process when organizations are contemplating acquisition, consolidation, and integration strategies "Resources for Privacy and Information Security Professionals" provides links to valuable information about privacy and information security practices and program development, state security breach notification laws, privacy and information security frameworks and models, risk analysis and risk management, business associates and vendor relationships, National Institute of Standards and Technology, electronic health records and meaningful use, breach notification rule and risk analysis, data and information governance Links to important information about genetic privacy, mobile health and mobile devices, and cloud computing. Table of contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Privacy and Information Security Chapter 2: Evolution of Privacy and Information Security: From Regulation to Culture Chapter 3: Risk Analysis and Risk Management Chapter 4: A Paradigm: Privacy, Security, Quality, Safety Chapter 5: Privacy and Information Security Governance Chapter 6: Evaluating Privacy and Information Security Programs Chapter 7: The Future of Healthcare Privacy and Information Security Programs Who should read The Complete Guide to Healthcare Privacy and Information Security Governance? Privacy officers Security officers Board of directors/Board of trustees Health information management professionals Compliance officers CEOs CIOs Trustees/Board of directors Healthcare managers Information security officers Information technology professionals Medical staff leadership Quality officers Safety officers Senior leaders
ISBN: 9781556451607Publication Date: 2014-06-04
Health Information Management by
Health Information Management: Concepts, Principles, and Practice is the most widely used textbook in health information management baccalaureate programs in the country. This fourth edition has been expanded and updated to include information on emerging issues such as governance and stewardship, data quality, capture, and maintenance, Health Information Exchange and the Nationwide Health Information Network, revenue cycle management, and compliance and risk management.
ISBN: 9781584263593Publication Date: 2013-01-22
Hipaa Handbook for Registration and Front Office Staff (2013 Update) by
HIPAA Handbook for Registration and Front Office Staff: Understanding the Privacy and Security Regulations Package of 20 copies for $99 These handbooks providefundamental privacy and security training for new and seasoned staff. They include scenarios that depict workplace practices specific to staff and settings. They are updated to include relevant information from the Omnibus Rule. A quiz helps ensure that staff understands what the law requires. HIPAA requires covered entities and business associates to train all workforce members with respect to privacy and security compliance. HIPAA is in the spotlight again because of The Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (Omnibus Rule) published January 25, 2013 in the Federal Register. This update will help covered entities and business associates provide their workforce members the training that is a necessary component of HIPAA compliance. This is one in a series of updated HIPAA training handbooks for healthcare providers in a variety of positions and settings, including: Nutrition, Environmental Services, and Volunteer staff Executive, Administrative, and Corporate staff Business Associates Healthcare staff Coders, Billers, and HIM staff Physicians Home Health staff Long-Term Care staff Behavioral Health Staff Nursing and Clinical staff Need to train your entire team or organization? Bulk orders available. Call 800-650-6787 to learn more.
ISBN: 9781615692460Publication Date: 2013-04-30
HIPAA Security Made Simple by
HIPAA Security Made Simple: Practical Compliance Advice for Covered Entities and Business Associates, Second Edition Kate Borten, CISSP, CISM Synopsis Written by highly respected author Kate Borten, CISSP, CISM, this updated edition explains how the Omnibus Rule affects organizations that are subject to HIPAA. It will help facilities and business associates understand how they and their information security programs can remain in compliance with new and continuing regulatory requirements. This second edition emphasizes that security is not a one-time project and reminds readers that they should already be performing risk assessments to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule. A new Introduction explains the significance of the HITECH Act and the Omnibus Rule to covered entities and their business associates (BA). HITECH made BAs directly liable for Security Rule compliance, and the Omnibus Rule went further, revising the definition to include all downstream subcontractors with access to PHI. This closed a major loophole in privacy protection, significantly expanding the number of organizations deemed BAs and directly subject to HIPAA compliance and enforcement. This book explains how HIPAA and the Omnibus Rule do the following: Clarify the definition of BA, which now includes all downstream subcontractors with access to PHI Clarify that covered entities and BAs must have ongoing programs to protect electronic PHI, including regular updates to security documentation Revise and modernize the definition of electronic media to align it with the terminology used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Ensure that access termination procedures apply to all workforce members, not only to employees Encourage encryption but not require it across the board Table of Contents: Introduction HITECH Act and Omnibus Rule Impact on Security Chapter One: HIPAA Security Introduction and Overview What is HIPAA? How Security Fits In How to Use This Book Layered Approach Some Pitfalls to Avoid Documentation Tips Chapter Two: HIPAA Security Rule: General Rules General Requirements Flexibility of Approach Standards Implementation Specifications Maintenance Chapter Three: HIPAA Security Rule: Administrative Safeguards Security Management Process Risk Analysis Traditional Risk Assessment Methodology Risk Management Sanction Policy Information System Activity Review Assigned Security Responsibility Workforce Security Authorization and/or Supervision Workforce Clearance Procedure Termination Procedures Information Access Management Isolating Healthcare Clearinghouse Function Access Authorization Access Establishment and Modification Security Awareness and Training Security Reminders Protection From Malicious Software Login Monitoring Password Management Security Incident Procedures Response and Reporting Contingency Plan Data Backup Plan Disaster Recovery Plan Emergency Mode Operation Plan Testing and Revision Procedures Applications and Data Criticality Analysis Evaluation Business Associate Contracts and Other Arrangements Written Contracts or Other Arrangements Chapter Four: HIPAA Security Rule: Physical Safeguards Facility Access Controls Contingency Operations Facility Security Plan Access Control and Validation Procedures Maintenance Records Workstation Use Workstation Security Device and Media Controls Disposal Media Reuse Accountability Data Backup and Storage Chapter Five: HIPAA Security Rule: Technical Safeguards Access Control Unique User Identification Emergency Access Procedures Automatic Logoff Encryption and Decryption Audit Controls Integrity Mechanism to Authenticate Electronic Protected Health Information Transmission Security Integrity Controls Encryption Chapter Six: HIPAA Security Rule: Additional Organizational Requirements Business Associate Contracts or Other Arrangements Business Associate Contracts With Subcontractors Requirements for Group Health Plans Policies and Procedures Documentation Time Limit Availability Updates Chapter Seven: HIPAA and the Security of Nonelectronic PHI Oral Disclosure of PHI Faxed Disclosure of PHI Protecting Other Paper PHI A Clean Desk Policy Disposing of Paper and Other Nonelectronic Media Safely Administrative Controls Appendix HIPAA Security Rule Appendix A Glossary of Common Security Terms Security Resources
ISBN: 9781615692736Publication Date: 2013-12-31
Slow Ethics and the Art of Care by
The path to good caregiving can be challenging. How can we respond ethically when there is pressure to meet targets, work faster and implement quick fixes? This book offers a solution in the form of slow ethics. Slow ethics counters the craving for short-term answers, restores balance and affirms the value of the art of care. The book features real-life stories from different care contexts, enticing readers to adopt an approach that enables humans, other species and the environment to flourish.
ISBN: 9781839091988Publication Date: 2020-05-21
