Types of Care
Type of care that involves medical treatment in a patient's home.
What is Home Health Care ?
Individuals or organizations that deliver health care services.
What is Providers?
Type of facility is designed to provide long-term care for elderly or disabled individuals.
What is Assisted Living Facility?
Type of health insurance plan that requires members to use a network of doctors and facilities?
What is HMOs?
Term describes a medical condition that persists over time and requires ongoing management.
What is Chronic Illness?
Care that is provided for patients recovering from surgery but who do not require hospitalization.
What is Rehabilitation ?
Type of provider focuses on providing medical services in a hospital setting
What is Acute Care Provider?
Type of facility that provides care for patients needing intensive rehabilitation.
What is Rehabilitation Facility?
Type of organization allows members to see any doctor or specialist but at a higher cost.
What is PPO?
Term is used for a disease or condition that is expected to lead to death within a short period.
What is Terminal Illness?
The term for care provided to patients with serious, often incurable illnesses in their final stages.
What is Hospice Care?
Type of provider focuses on offering care that helps manage patients’ health needs across various settings and conditions.
What is Managed Care Provider?
Type of facility provides short-term medical care and treatment, typically following a surgical procedure or illness
What is Outpatient Care Facility?
Term for a type of payer system where organizations or entities cover health care costs on behalf of individuals, often involving negotiation for service rates.
What is Payers?
Term for a progressive condition that affects memory and cognitive function, often requiring specialized care.
What is Dementia?
Type of care is often provided in a community setting during the day while patients return home at night, often for elderly individuals
What is Adult Day Services?
Type of care provider typically delivers services in a patient’s home, especially for those who are unable to visit medical facilities
What is Home Health Care Provider?
Type of facility that specifically provides end-of-life care to patients and support to their families
What is Hospice Care Facility?
The duration of a patient's hospitalization or time spent in a healthcare facility.
What is Length of Stay?
Term for an illness or condition diagnosed through medical evaluation and testing, which guides the treatment plan.
What is Diagnosis?
Type of care provided for patients needing medical and therapeutic services but who do not require intensive hospital care.
What is Subacute Care ?
Term for medical professionals or organizations that provide specialized care and typically operate in a hospital setting
What is Skilled Care Provider?
Type of facility offers a residential environment with a focus on providing care and support for patients with severe and chronic health conditions
What is Long Term Care Facility?
Healthcare services provided by trained professionals, such as nurses and therapists.
What is Skilled Care?
Condition requires a comprehensive approach to care, often involving multiple types of healthcare services and coordination among providers
What is Long Term Care?