From Then to Now
No formalized or standard training was needed to be this in the early years
What is a Doctor?
The cost the individual must pay every month for health insurance.
What is a Health Care Premium?
I provide short-term care for individuals either on a continuing basis or just so my family can go on vacation. I am also know by the name "adult daycare services".
What is Respite Care?
I work in many different settings. I pass medications, do patient teaching, do dressing changes and monitor Residents/Patients/ or Clients health condition and report abnormal finding to the Doctor.
Who is an RN or LPN?
Places the poor, the elderly, the homeless and the insane could stay.
What is an Almshouse?
A healthcare plan that gives access to health insurance for those who are disabled or low income.
What is Medicaid?
This is specialty end-of-life care for those with 6 months or less to live. They can stay at home or in any other healthcare setting that provides care.
What is Hospice?
This person helps to protect the rights of nursing home Residents. They investigate complaints or reports of violations of Resident rights. They work with the Resident and facility to come to an agreeable solution.
Who is an Ombudsman?
Founder of modern Nursing who used statistics to show connections between sanitary conditions and the spread of infectious disease.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
A set money amount an individual must pay for health care services before the insurance company will start to pay.
What is a deductible?
I am sometimes know by nursing home or skilled nursing facility. I house Residents and my goal is to provide sub-acute care or care until end of life. I cost around $8000-9000/month.
What is a Long-term care facility?
We are a specialized service that work in LTC's, Acute care settings, Assisted Livings, clinics and even come to your home to help you get stronger and maintain your independence as long as you are able.
What are Therapies (Physical, Occupational and Speech)?
The goal of this entity was to educate communities/groups of people about healthy ways to live & prevent illness before it started.
What is Public Health?
A specific dollar amount or percentage that the individual must pay for each health care service received.
What is a co-pay?
I am sometimes known as a CBRF or RCAC. I house Residents and I bridge the gap between independent living and long term care. I cost about $3500-5000/month.
What is an Assisted Living?
This entity gives accreditation to Acute Care Facilities by doing a survey every 3 years to ensure they are meeting certain standards and criteria to be called "Accredited". They also may affect Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement if the facility does not meet certain standards.
Who is JACHO (Joint Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)?
Part 1: When a germ enters the body & causes sickness. (Name 3).
Part 2: A condition or disease that people live with for a long time. (Name 3).
Part 1: What is infectious illness.
Part 2: What is chronic illness.
A healthcare plan that gives access to older adults and to some younger people with certain disabilities.
What is Medicare?
This allows workers to spend extra time with their clients. It is an ideal job if you like a slower paced job and want to know your clients well. A typical worker may see 7-8 clients per day. I am a very cost effective alternative to other options available for care.
What is home health care?
I oversee Unit Managers, Nurses and certified nursing assistants. My job is to ensure quality care is being given and to correct poor practices and educate staff. I report to the Administrator.
Who is a DON (Director of Nursing)?