In the space provided, write each term’s definition as used in health
care. You must define the term in your own words; do not simply
copy the definition from a textbook.
In the space provided after each term’s definition, provide an
explanation that illustrates the importance of the skill, concept,
procedure, organization, or tool to which the term refers. In your
explanation, you may wish to consider the following:
How has it influenced health care?
Why is it important to understand the appropriate application of the
term or concept?
Save the completed worksheet as a Microsoft® Word document with
your name in the file name.
Autopsy rate
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mortality rate
Institute of Medicine
Occupancy rate
Service lines
Daily census
Epidemiology
Compliance
Compliance officer
Addendum
Audit trail
Protected health information