Network Enabled Medical Device
An instrument that is intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
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An instrument that is intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
An electronic computing device (e.g., a laptop or a desktop computer), or any other device that performs similar functions, and electronic media stored in its immediate environment.
A person or entity that performs or assists in the performance of a function or activity (legal, actuarial, accounting, consulting, data aggregation, management, administrative, accreditation, or financial services) involving the use or disclosure of PHI on behalf of, or to provide services to, an organization.
A method of isolating information resources based on a user’s need to have access to that resource in order to perform their job but no more. The terms “need-to know” and “least privilege” express the same idea. Need-to-know is generally applied to people, while least privilege is generally applied to processes.
A document established between two or more parties to define their respective responsibilities in accomplishing a particular goal or mission, e.g., establishing, operating, and securing a system interconnection.
Authorized compensation to a Service member that offsets the economic burden borne by a primary caregiver providing non-medical care, support, and assistance to the member.
Feeding (including special diets), dressing and sheltering; personal hygiene; observation and general monitoring; bowel training or management (unless abnormalities in bowel function are of a severity to result in a need for medical or surgical intervention in the absence of skilled services); safety precautions; general preventive procedures (such as tur...
A permanent, severely disabling injury, disorder, or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty that compromises the ability to carry out ADL to such a degree that a Service member requires personal or mechanical assistance to leave home or bed, or requires constant supervision to avoid physical harm to self or others.
A physician with medical expertise in the determination of medical disability by nature of their medical training or completion of training specifically with the intent and requirements of SCAADL evaluation and certification.
An individual who has been admitted to a hospital or other authorized institution for bed occupancy to receive necessary medical care, with the reasonable expectation the patient will remain in the institution at least 24 hours, and with the registration and assignment of an inpatient number or designation. Institutional care in connection with in a...
A person who legally cares for another person who is incompetent to act for himself or herself.
An individual who renders assistance to an eligible Service member to support ADL and specific services essential to the safe management of the Service member’s condition. Also referred to as a home health aide.
A DoD civilian employee who oversees the delivery of services and resources identified in the Comprehensive Recovery Plan of a seriously ill or injured Service member or veteran.
Treatment or services, regardless of who recommends such treatment or services or where such treatment or services are provided, that either can be rendered safely and reasonably by a person who is not medically skilled or designed mainly to help the patient with ADL.
An inquiry used to determine whether an injury or disease occurred while in a military duty status, whether it was aggravated by military duty, and whether incurrence or aggravation was due to the Service member’s intentional misconduct or willful negligence.
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