MHA 703 Module 4 – Accurate Solutions For Every
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What is a protected relationship and A confidential relationship between physician and
why do they exist? patient. The patient feels trust in the provider to not
disclose theconsent. A protected relationship is
essential for the free flow of information necessary
for complete medical care. Ethical standards
regarding privacy to record and treatment are high
and are designed to keep confidentiality at the
forefront.
Why are there exceptions to privacy Public health
rules and privileged communications? One patient—the public
Laws
Law of populations
Disease and injury prevention
Police powers
List the three categories of public laws 1.Laws of populations: general population - vital
and describe each of the three statistics, births, deaths
categories. 2.Disease and injury prevention: epidemiology
(epidemic, endemic, pandemic); reportable diseases
(WHO & CDC)& crimes)
3.Police powers: quarantine & isolation
What are vital statistics and how are Quantitative data concerning popular to on such as
they used by public health officials? number of births marriages and deaths: civil
registration, an administrative system used by
governments to record vital events
, What is the difference: an endemic, Epidemic: occurs when a disease unexpectedly
epidemic, and pandemic? increases among a large population or region
Endemic: one that is always present throughout a
region or group of people and remains fairly
consistent
Pandemic: an outbreak of a disease that occurs over
a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries
or continent)
List at least ONE disease or injury a Covid 19
healthcare professional is required to
report.
Why was the Medical Waste Tracking The Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988 was enacted
Act enacted and what does it due to public health and environmental concerns
accomplish? from improper medical waste disposal. It established
a tracking system from generation to disposal,
defined medical waste, mandated record-keeping
and reporting, and created a regulatory framework
for safe management. The Act also initiated a pilot
program to evaluate the system's effectiveness and
raised public awareness about proper disposal
practices. This ensured medical waste was handled
responsibly, protecting public health and the
environment.
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Save Groups
Terms in this set (65)
What is a protected relationship and A confidential relationship between physician and
why do they exist? patient. The patient feels trust in the provider to not
disclose theconsent. A protected relationship is
essential for the free flow of information necessary
for complete medical care. Ethical standards
regarding privacy to record and treatment are high
and are designed to keep confidentiality at the
forefront.
Why are there exceptions to privacy Public health
rules and privileged communications? One patient—the public
Laws
Law of populations
Disease and injury prevention
Police powers
List the three categories of public laws 1.Laws of populations: general population - vital
and describe each of the three statistics, births, deaths
categories. 2.Disease and injury prevention: epidemiology
(epidemic, endemic, pandemic); reportable diseases
(WHO & CDC)& crimes)
3.Police powers: quarantine & isolation
What are vital statistics and how are Quantitative data concerning popular to on such as
they used by public health officials? number of births marriages and deaths: civil
registration, an administrative system used by
governments to record vital events
, What is the difference: an endemic, Epidemic: occurs when a disease unexpectedly
epidemic, and pandemic? increases among a large population or region
Endemic: one that is always present throughout a
region or group of people and remains fairly
consistent
Pandemic: an outbreak of a disease that occurs over
a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries
or continent)
List at least ONE disease or injury a Covid 19
healthcare professional is required to
report.
Why was the Medical Waste Tracking The Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988 was enacted
Act enacted and what does it due to public health and environmental concerns
accomplish? from improper medical waste disposal. It established
a tracking system from generation to disposal,
defined medical waste, mandated record-keeping
and reporting, and created a regulatory framework
for safe management. The Act also initiated a pilot
program to evaluate the system's effectiveness and
raised public awareness about proper disposal
practices. This ensured medical waste was handled
responsibly, protecting public health and the
environment.
