Healthcare Settings
This healthcare setting provides treatment for patients who do not need to stay overnight
What is outpatient care?
This healthcare professional diagnoses illnesses and prescribes treatments.
Who is a physician?
This government program provides health insurance primarily for adults age 65 and older
What is Medicare?
This practice is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection
What is hand hygiene?
This type of care is usually the first point of contact for patients and includes routine checkups and preventive services
What is primary care?
This type of facility provides 24-hour medical care and often includes emergency services
What is a hospital?
This nurse has advanced training and can diagnose conditions and prescribe medications in many states
Who is a nurse practitioner?
This government program provides health coverage for low-income individuals and families
What is Medicaid?
Nurses must verify these two identifiers before giving medication or treatment
What are patient name and DOB?
This term refers to coordinating patient care across different providers and services
What is continuity of care?
These facilities provide care and rehabilitation for patients who cannot care for themselves independently
What are long-term care facilities or nursing homes?
These professionals focus on helping patients improve movement and physical function
Who are physical therapists?
This is the amount a patient must pay before insurance begins covering costs
What is a deductible?
This system of reporting helps healthcare organizations learn from errors and improve safety
What is incident reporting?
This healthcare approach focuses on treating the whole person, including physical, emotional, and social needs
What is holistic care?
This setting focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses.
What is hospice care?
This healthcare worker assists nurses with basic patient care such as bathing and feeding
Who is a nursing assistant (CNA/UAP)?
This term refers to the fixed amount a patient pays for a healthcare service or prescription
What is a copay?
This organization sets many patient safety standards for hospitals in the U.S.
What is the Joint Commission?
This concept refers to ensuring that all people have fair access to healthcare regardless of income, race, or location
What is health equity?
This type of care allows patients to receive medical treatment in their own homes
What is home health care?
This professional prepares and dispenses medications and educates patients about them
Who is a pharmacist?
This law expanded access to health insurance and is sometimes called Obamacare
What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
This practice involves confirming the correct patient, procedure, and site before surgery
What is the surgical time-out?
This model of care focuses on improving population health, enhancing patient experience, and reducing healthcare costs
What is the Triple Aim?