Types of Agencies
What agency is supported by donations, fundraisers, and/or state grants?
Voluntary or nonprofit agencies.
what type of facility/center treats patients who struggle with drug addiction?
chemical abuse treatment centers
Health department clinics offer services such as pediatric care and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases.
TRUE!
what does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
what clinic takes care of car accidents and sudden illnesses?
Emergency clinics
what type of administration protects from work-related job injuries?
occupational safety and health administration (OSHA).
what type of long term care facility provides things such as housekeeping, transportation, and/or basic medical care?
assisted living facility
HMOs and PPOs are the main providers of managed care
TRUE!
what does CDC mean?
Centers for Disease Control and prevention
A specialty hospital that provides care for cancer patients is a _____ hospital?
oncology hospitals
what is offered by a home health care agency?
speech therapy, house cleaning, and nursing care.
what facilities care for patients with physical or mental disabilities
Rehabilitation Facilities
Genetic counseling centers provide care to help patients with physical or mental disabilities obtain maximum selfcare and function.
FALSE
what does HMO stand for?
Health Maintenance Organization
what does TRICARE insurance cover?
active duty members of the military and families of military personnel.
what type of agencies provide for terminally ill persons?
hospice agencies
what facility/center provides care for individuals who are pregnant or considering pregnancy
Genetic counseling center
Hospice agencies provide support to the family following a patient's death.
TRUE
What does NIH stand for?
National Institutes of Health
What provides strict guidelines for maintaining confidentiality of healthcare information?
The Health Insurance Portability and accountability Act.
The main type of care provided by hospice is ____ care.
Palliative care
what type of health care provides care for patients in their home environment?
home healthcare
Insurance plans vary in the amount of payment and the type of services covered.
TRUE
what does USDHHS stand for?
U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Genetic counseling centers often deal with the genetic disease called___.
Down syndrome.