Hardware / software barrier that keeps intruders out of a network
Firewall
Program that applies Medicare CCI edits and coding rules to improve accuracy
Encoder Software
System that handles scheduling, claims, financial reports, and charge entry
Practice‑Management Software
Longitudinal digital record with eight core functions for safer, higher‑quality care
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Requires limiting use, disclosure, and requests for PHI to the least amount needed
HIPAA “Minimum Necessary” Rule
Converts spoken words to text (e.g., Dragon Naturally Speaking®)
Speech-Recognition Software
Science of fitting workplace conditions to the worker to prevent injury
Ergonomics
Optical disc that can be written to once for long‑term data storage
DVD-R
Computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, laser copiers, modems are examples of?
Hardware
Operating systems, application programs, speech‑recognition tools, encoder modules are examples of?
Software
Requires a computer, modem, and web browser; businesses routinely conduct secure transactions online are examples of?
Internet Access
Confirm temperature comfort, tidy appearance, display no‑smoking policy, remove hazards.
Reception‑room safety check
Retrieve phone messages, faxes, lab reports; turn on computers, scanners, printers; prepare sign‑in sheets and cash‑balance forms.
Daily start-up
Replace exam paper, empty waste, restock supplies, check autoclave water level, plug in disconnected equipment.
Exam/Lab room prep
Conduct ______ security‑risk reviews per National Task Force recommendations for violence prevention.
semi‑annual
Store soon‑to‑expire items at the front, avoid over‑ordering, and never run out of critical supplies.
Inventory control
_____ and _______ shield the network from external threats.
Firewalls, antivirus program
Use strong ____ for each workstation and application; set auto‑log‑off for inactivity.
passwords
_______ regularly to protect against loss, disaster, or hardware failure.
Back up data
Encrypt PHI in transit and _____; position printers and copiers away from high‑traffic areas so printed PHI is _______.
at rest, not exposed
Apply the _______ when viewing, sharing, or requesting health information.
minimum necessary standard
Good practice: Forearms, wrists, and hands straight; elbows ~90°
Bad practice: Upper arms and elbows flared outward
Bad Practice: Arms stretched forward or elevated
Good Practice: Shoulders relaxed, in line with torso
Good practice: Feet flat on floor or stable footrest
Bad Practice: Thighs perpendicular to floor with lower legs parallel (bad posture cue)