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Intro to Radiology: Unit 4 Review
Intro to the Health Care Environment
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
07/17/2014

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Term
What does "TJC" stand for?
Definition
The Joint Commission
Term
What was the former name of TJC?
Definition
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JACHO)
Term
Who does The Joint Commission (TJC) regulate?

A. technology centers
B. radiologic technology programs
C. hospitals
Definition
hospitals
Term
What does The Joint Commission (TJC) regulate?
Definition
• the quality and safety of care provided to patients. • the way a healthcare organization is supervised and operated.
Term
Which organization establishes safety standards in the workplace?
Definition
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Term
Name the three listed concerns OSHA has concerning the radiology department
Definition
1. handling and disposal of hazardous material. 2. standard precautions for protection of employees from infectious diseases. 3. eye protection from processing or disinfecting chemicals.
Term
What does the letters HIPAA stand for?
Definition
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Term
HIPPA's main focus is to __________.
Definition
protect certain personal health information
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