Practice Technology & Information Systems Flashcards
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Which of the following represents a best practice for password management in a veterinary practice?
Answer: Require unique, complex passwords and change them periodically, using a password manager
Unique, complex, periodically changed passwords managed through a secure password manager are the industry standard for protecting systems.
What is the role of an IT Service Level Agreement (SLA) when a veterinary practice contracts with a technology vendor?
Answer: It defines the vendor's guaranteed uptime, response times, and support obligations
An SLA contractually commits the vendor to specific performance standards including uptime guarantees and support response times.
A practice manager wants to analyze trends in diagnostic test utilization over the past year. Which system would provide this data?
Answer: Reports generated from the Practice Management Software
The PMS stores records of all diagnostic services performed and can generate utilization trend reports for analysis.
Which term describes the integration of digital imaging (radiographs, ultrasound) directly into the veterinary PMS?
Answer: DICOM integration
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the standard protocol for transmitting and storing medical images within practice systems.
A CVPM is implementing a new PMS. Which change management strategy is MOST important for staff adoption?
Answer: Provide comprehensive training, designate super-users, and establish a support channel before go-live
Pre-go-live training with designated super-users and a clear support channel minimizes disruption and accelerates staff proficiency.
Which of the following is a key benefit of using a client relationship management (CRM) tool in a veterinary practice?
Answer: It centralizes client communication history, enabling personalized outreach and improved retention
A CRM consolidates client interaction history, enabling targeted communications that strengthen relationships and improve retention rates.