OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
A governmental agency responsible for the safety of all employers of companies operating in the United States
RACE
R-escue, A-lert, C-onfine, E-xtinguish
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Designed to protect people from severe or fatal electric shocks
Biohazards
Biological substances such as medical waste & samples of a virus or bacterium, that pose a threat to human beings & are potentially infectious
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Contains printed material concerning a hazardous chemical
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Gloves, fluid-resistant lab coats, safety glasses, and a surgical mask, shield, or respirator
Ergonomics
Applies scientific information and data regarding human body mechanics to the design of objects and overall environments for human use
Body mechanics
Coordination of body alignment, balance, and movement
Incident report
Written report that should be completed in black ink, it can protect both the employer and the medical assistant against possible lawsuits
Quality assurance (QA)
Process of gathering and evaluating information about the services provided and comparing this information with an accepted standard typically referred to as a benchmark
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Evaluates the quality of health plans in order to help consumers and employers make more informed decisions about their health care