Medical terms
An ongoing illness, slow or gradual in onset; has no known cure
What is Chronic illness
assists persons in their own homes
What is called a Home Health Aide
SNF
What is a skilled nursing facility
a program for persons who are dying
What is hospice
A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age or older
What is medicare
many health care workers whose skills and knowledge focus on the patients total care
What is the health team
Assists with spiritual needs
What is a clergyman or clergywoman
DON
What is a Director of Nursing
Person in a long term care center are called
What is a resident
Is often bought by groups or organizations for individuals
What is group insurance
A team of nursing staff is led by an RN who decides the amount and kind of care each person needs
What is team nursing
prevents, diagnosis, and treats foot disorders
What is a podiatrist
LVN
What is a Licenses Vocational nurse
provides housing, personal care, support services, and social activities in a home like setting
What is an assisted living residence
Is brought by individuals and families
What is private insurance
An RN is responsible for the person's total care
What is primary care
assists nurses and gives nursing care
What is a nursing assistant - CNA
HMO
What is a Health Maintenance Organization
An agency has a governing body called
What is a board of trustees or board of directors
People with low incomes usually qualify and its federally funded
What is Medicaid
A nurse who has completed a 1 year nursing program and has passed a licensing test
What is called a LPN
Performs tasks and services supervised by an OTR or otherwise called a Occupational therapist registered
What is a Occupational therapy assistant
PPO
What is a Preferred provider organization
Agencies join together as one provider of care
What are called Heath Care Systems
A group of doctors and hospitals provides health care at a reduced rates
What is called a PPO