Concepts and Trends
what is illness?
state of being sick
WHICH PART OF MEDICARE COVERS MEDICATIONS
D
what is functional nursing
each nurse is assigned a specific duty
Going to the Dr.'s Office when you have a UTI is an example of _________ care
primary
HMO's are based on what factor
keeping patients healthy through preventative care/screenings
how do we classify types of care?
WHAT TYPE OF CARE IS APPROPRIATE FOR SOMEONE WITH SUGGESTED LIVE EXPECTANCY LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
HOSPICE
who is Medicare for?
65 years old or more, ppl with certain disabilities under 65, and end stage renal disease patients
your patient is being discharged but needs additional services for equipment. who do you contact?
case management
WHAT IS THE GOAL OF OVERALL HEALTH REFORM?
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE CARE TO MORE CITIZENS
what is the health illness continuum?
to have high quality of life within the limits of illness
THE VETERANS HOME IS WHAT TYPE OF OWNED FACILITY
GOVERNMENT
CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE CARE IS KEY. IF YOU HAVE A PATIENT WITH STRICT DIETARY RESTRICTIONS DUE TO RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, HOW COULD YOU ASSIST?
PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEALS/ALLOW THEM TO PICK OUT MEALS
WHERE MIGHT SOMEONE WITH KNEE REPLACEMENT GO THAT NEEDS FURTHER CARE AFTER SURGURY?
SKILLED REHAB
Partnership Model