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Phlebotomy (venipuncture) means...
drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a incision or puncture to obtain a
sample for analysis and diagnosis.
What else can phlebotomists draw blood for other than diagnosis and analysis?
Transfusions, donations, and research
CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute)
Develops voluntary standards and guidelines for the laboratory
The phlebotomist is a member of a service that requires to possess what?
Quality Assurance
Certification
Licensure
Professionalism
Bedside Manner, Care and Attitude
What characteristics does a phlebotomist have when interacting with patients?
Honesty
Professional Appearance
Empathy and Compassion
Integrity
Interpersonal Skills
HIPAA confidentiality
Health care professionals have a duty and responsibility to keep personal medical information
confidential.
What is considered safeguarded information under HIPPA and/or PHI?
Treatments
Results
Medications
Procedures
Appointment times
Appointment dates
What are the examples of illegal and unethical behavior?