Resources
Medicaid
Program in Illinois that helps individuals enroll in benifits for healthcare
The teach-back method is when the nurse repeats instructions multiple times
true
Infectious Diseases
17%
Educating pts on risks for incorrect medication usage can lead to less what
Health Literacy
The ability to understand Health information
Affordable Care Act
Plans if medicaid isn't avalible
Providing written materials at a high reading level improves patient understanding
false
Americans that have limited health literacy
47%
dieases lasting a long time due to unattainable care
chronic illness
Chronic Disease
Long term health condition
FQHCs
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Provide low cost or free primary care, dental, mental health, and substance use
Using pictures and visual aids can help patients better understand health information
true
Mental Health Disorders
50%
connecting pt with counceling or support services could help further damage of these cognitive disorders
mental health disorders
Teach Back Method
When pateint is able to teach back something nurse taught
Chicago Recovery Alliance
Helps patients who have struggled with substance abuse
Encouraging patients to ask questions improves health literacy
true
Substance Use Disorders
30-36%
Promoting hygeine and infection prevention can prevent these diseases
infectious diseases
Medication Adherence
Taking medication at right time, type, and dose
Social workers
Can help Pts connect with more exact needs
Health literacy only depends on a patient’s education level
false
pateints with chronic diseases that do not take theor medications as prescribed
50%
Providing education and connecting pt to rehab sources can prevent
Substance use disorders
Health Disparities
Differenciating in access to health care