Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare
Healthcare and/or Facilities
Healthcare
Healthcare
100

An inpatient facility that ranges from general (treats a variety of conditions); to specialty (from age related pediatrics to geriatrics; oncology hospitals; government hospitals (Veterans Administration)

A Hospital

100

Movement toward a wellness model – the _______  of disease and maintenance of well-being. Recent focus has shifted from treatment to ________, an approach intended to promote a healthier population and less expensive healthcare. *Both terms are the same word

prevention

100

Individuals purchase or rent unit and can receive services such as meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, social events, and basic medical care

Assisted (independent) living facilities

100
  • Non-profit student organization

  • Promotes career opportunities in health care

  • Over 120,000 members in 47 states and Puerto Rico

HOSA

100

The medical services available to a nation’s people and the manner in which these services are paid for.

Health care system

200

An ambulatory facility, called an ______.  They often provide diagnostic and treatment services that were previously performed in hospitals.

“outpatient facility”

200

Nurse or other skilled professional visits patient in his/her home to provide treatment/education

Home health care

200

Provide care directed at helping patient with physical or mental disabilities obtain maximum self-care and function. Services can include physical, occupational, recreational, speech, and hearing therapies.

Rehabilitation Centers

200
  • Mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke

  • Research, education and community programs

American Heart Association (AHA)

200

Intentional misrepresentation of health care practices by a provider.

Health fraud

300

Mainly care for elderly patients, individuals with chronic or long term illness. May also care for individuals with disabilities or handicaps.

Long Term Care Facilities (LTC or LTCF)

300
  • Provides care for terminally ill patients with life expectancy of 6 months or less in their own homes or hospice facilities.

Hospice

300
  • Located in large industries or companies

  • Provide care for employees of the industry

  • Services: basic exams, teach accident prevention/safety, provide emergency care

Industrial Health Care Centers

300
  • Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • Provide services to states and local communities

  • Examples of services

    • Immunizations

    • Environmental health and sanitation

    • Collection of health statistics and records

    • Health education

    • Clinics for health care and prevention

Public Health System (Health Departments)

300

A plan in which private companies or government programs pay part of a person’s medical costs.

Health insurance

400


  • Provide basic physical and emotional care

  • Usually for individuals who cannot care for themselves

  • Help individuals with activities or daily living (ADLs), provide a safe and secure environment, and promote opportunities for social interactions

Residential care, or nursing homes

400
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • Concerned with cause, spread and control of disease, and other health and safety issues, in populations

CDC

400

Many insurance companies require a ______, a fixed amount for medical services. They pay a certain amount and you pay a certain amount.

co-pay

400
  • Part of the U.S. Department of Labor

  • Establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

400
  • Federally supported

  • Hospitals and other services

  • Care for veterans who served in the armed forces

Veterans Administration

500
  • Provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care

  • Prepare resident for return to home environment or other long-term facility

  • Some have subacute units:  provide rehabilitation services for major illness or surgery, treatment for cancer, or treatments such as dialysis or heart monitoring

Skilled nursing facility

500
  • Federal agency 

  • Responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public

FDA
500

People pay their insurance company a monthly  regular fee called a ______.

Premium

500
  • International agency

  • Sponsored by United Nations

  • Compiles disease statistics, promotes healthy living, and investigates serious health problems throughout the world

World Health Organization (WHO)

500
  • Insurance companies usually require customers to pay an amount called a _________.

  • The _______ is the amount a person pays for healthcare services each year BEFORE the insurance company begins to pay for an agreed upon portion of the costs.  *both words are the same

Deductible

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