Health Unit Coordinator: A Guide for Certification Review and Job Readiness - Softcover

Kuhns, Donna J; Rice, Patricia Noonan; Winslow, Linda L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1418052450 ISBN 13: 9781418052454

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2007

Synopsis

The role of the 21st century health unit coordinator is one that requires constant education and awareness of the changes in technology and health care. Whether you are an experienced health unit coordinator or just entering the field, this review and practice resource will help you prepare for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators certification exam. Exercises and activities such as tear-out worksheets and crossword puzzles provide a variety of ways to review and reinforce content. This resource is also a unique tool for job preparation.

About this title

About the Author:

Donna J. Kuhns, CHUC, Health Unit Coordinator Instructor, Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee Wisconsin

Patricia Noonan Rice, BA, CHUC, Former Health Unit Coordinator Program & Staff Development Instructor, Rockford Health Systems, Former Adjunct Faculty, Rock Valley College, Rockford, Illinois

Linda L. Winslow, BS, CHUC, Staff Development Coordinator, Marquette General Health System, Marquette, Michigan

Review:

Section I Transcription of Orders Chapter 1 Processing Chapter 2 Notification Chapter 3 Requests Section II Coordination of Health Unit Chapter 4 Admissions Chapter 5 Patient Results Processing Chapter 6 Discharges/Transfers Chapter 7 Unit Responsibilities/Clerical Chapter 8 Reports and Record Keeping Chapter 9 Personnel Management Chapter 10 Safety and Security Chapter 11 Confidentiality and Patient Rights Section III Equipment/Technical Procedures Chapter 12 Communication. Chapter 13 Computers Chapter 14 Monitoring Systems Chapter 15 Miscellaneous Equipment Section IV Professional Development Chapter 16 Training Chapter 17 Individual Development

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1418052450
• ISBN 13: 9781418052454
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160