Scheduling & Ancillary Department Coordination Flashcards
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A physician writes an order for a fasting blood glucose to be drawn at 6 AM. Which department does the HUC contact to schedule this?
Answer: Laboratory/Phlebotomy
Fasting blood glucose is a blood test scheduled with the laboratory or phlebotomy department, which handles specimen collection and analysis.
When scheduling a patient for an MRI, which information is MOST critical for the HUC to communicate to the radiology department?
Answer: Whether the patient has metal implants or a pacemaker
Metal implants and pacemakers are contraindications for MRI due to the strong magnetic field, making this safety information critical before scheduling.
A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy at 10 AM and the physician writes an order for a clear liquid diet. Which department should the HUC notify FIRST?
Answer: Dietary/Nutrition Services
The dietary department must be notified immediately to modify the patient's meal service to clear liquids in preparation for the procedure.
What does the abbreviation 'STAT' mean when written on a physician's order?
Answer: Immediately/at once
STAT is derived from the Latin 'statim,' meaning immediately, indicating the order must be carried out without delay.
A physician orders an ECG (electrocardiogram) for a patient. Which department does the HUC contact to have this performed?
Answer: Cardiology/Cardiac Diagnostics
ECGs are performed by the cardiology or cardiac diagnostics department, which specializes in heart monitoring procedures.
When a physician writes 'PT/OT eval and treat,' the HUC must schedule consultations with which two departments?
Answer: Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
PT stands for Physical Therapy and OT stands for Occupational Therapy; both departments must be contacted for evaluation and treatment.
A patient is scheduled for surgery at 1 PM and has an ordered pre-op chest X-ray. What is the HUC's BEST action regarding this order?
Answer: Schedule the chest X-ray immediately so results are available before surgery
Pre-operative tests must be completed with sufficient lead time so results can be reviewed by the surgical team before the procedure begins.