Acronyms
Roles
Homelessness
Misc
Casa Maria
100
This administrative agency regulates the food and pharmaceutical industry
What is FDA-Food and Drug Administration
100
This nurse serves to coordinate patient care in a variety of setting
What is case management nurse
100
Underlying health concern most likely thought to contribute to homelessness
What is substance abuse
100
Lack of insurance, transportation issues, language barriers and set hours of operation limit this
What is access to health care
100
Casa Maria is part of this world organization
What is the Catholic Worker Movement
200
Previously known as HCFA (Health Care Financing and Administration) this government entity encompasses programs to cover healthcare costs to those over 65, those with disabilities, and those that are underserved
What is CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
200
Examples of Upstream thinking for this type of nurse may be meeting with the dietary staff regarding healthy food options, teaching middle schoolers about healthy lifestyle, and inspecting the playground for safety hazards
What is the school nurse
200
Besides lower income, this economic factor is thought to also contribute to homelessness
What is lack of affordable housing
200
Passed in 2010, this is typically referred to as Obamacare in casual conversation
What is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
200
Nursing assessment of the playground at Casa found this concern-which could affect the health of children
What is standing water in tires, old debris, etc
300
This protects patient's privacy and medical records. Employees and businesses can be fined if this is violated
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
300
Performing drug screening for new employees and monitoring peak expiratory flows in employees exposed to dust and fumes are part of this role
What is Occupation Health or Employee Health Nursing
300
Largest group of homeless adults
What are men
300
Pre-exposure prophylaxis is being used to prevent this chronic disease in certain situations
What is HIV
300
Basic health promotion activity that best served to build a relationship
What are blood pressure checks
400
This government entity was created in the 1970s to protect workers on the job. Nurses work to uphold the standards set forth by this entity.
What is OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health Administration)
400
Holistic community nursing best describes this varied role; with activities such as volunteer coordination, leading support groups, providing education, and visiting sick or isolated members
What is Faith Community Nursing or Parish Nursing
400
Sharing the housing of other persons is considered what
What is doubled up
400
Exposure to this is a major health concerns for farmers, migrant workers and their families
What are pesticides
400
Intervention performed that likely had the biggest impact on Casa Community
What is having an active presence or relationship-building
500
This data set determines the Medicare pay rate and measures outcomes for adult home care patients
What is OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set)
500
This is the most widely recognized sub specialty in forensic nursing
What is the SANE nurse (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)
500
Being consistently homeless for over one year
What is chronically homeless
500
Reported use of this illegal substance is highest among 20-29 year olds
What is methamphetamines
500
Best clinical group ever
What is Summer 2016 Casa Maria
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