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What is the federal entity that provides specific guidelines for patient privacy?
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What federal law provides establishment of state-run insurance exchanges?
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Where can I find info on guidelines for gastric bypass surgery online?
Guidelines for gastric bypass surgery include the BMI (body mass index) of the patient, the general health of the patient, the patient's ability to tolerate anesthesia and surgery, and the patient's support system.
Why is staffing important activity?
It determines patient to RN ratios which have national guidelines for good patient outcomes.
Why is staffing an important activity?
It determines patient to RN ratios which have national guidelines for good patient outcomes.
When was patient confidentiality federally protected?
As of 2003, patient confidentiality was protected by federal statute.
What are basic guidelines for adjusting the amount of anesthetic delivered to the patient during surgery?
hemodynamic responses--the patient's blood pressure and heart rate
What are specific nursing tasks involved in patient care?
observation to patient.
Is Patient bill of right a state or federal law?
Patient's rights are established under HIPAA, a federal law. Additional patient's rights are established federal laws providing for informed consent and the right to access medical records. Most states have their own patient's rights laws, also. HIPAA is an acronym for Health Information Privacy Act.
What is a surgical attendee?
attendee provides care to preoperative patient
Wave scheduling provides flexibility for what?
The answer is A. Late patient arrival
What are the guidelines for hospice services if a patient is in a skilled nursing bed like what diagnosis?
When the physician has certified that the patient has 6 months or less to live (for any reason), they can be admitted to hospice.
What is the penalty for sharing confidential medical information without patient consent?
The American Medical Association ethical guidelines are not legally binding. However, a wide variety and number of state laws have been developed based on these guidelines, and the courts have often upheld these guidelines in imposing legal obligations for breaches of doctor-patient confidentiality. Usually the penalty is a monetary payout to the injured party.
