WHAT IS COMMUNITY HEALTH
a group of people who share some important feature of their lives and use some common agencies and institutions. OR
meeting the needs of a community by identifying problems and managing interactions within the community
How is health defined by WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
As a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not merely an absence of disease or infirmity
what is the goal for physical therapy ?
restorative ,Maintenance or preventative care
what is the lifespan prognosis of a patient admitted on hospice ?
Prognosis of 6 months to 1 year to live
What is Home Health Care?
A component of health care in which individuals and their families receive services in their place of residence for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health or minimizing the effects of illness and disability
People living in a long-term facility are
called what/why ?
“residents”
because it is their home
The purpose of our health care system is to do what?
Its to Promote wellness , prevent illness , provide care for our ill and injured patients , diagnose and treat. And to provide rehab.
what is the goal for speech - language therapy?
Goal is to minimize communication disorders ,Promotes independent functioning,
Services include: Language relearning Swallowing disorders Hearing disorder
what is (RAI) stand for what is it used for?
Resident Assessment Instrument
used in assessing and developing care plans for each resident.
Medicare provided care for what age group
Citizens 65 and older or disabled
which of the following service is more cost effective?
HOME HEALTH CARE VS LTC FACILITY
Home care
How often are care plans reviewed
Every 60 days or PRN ( slide 51)
what is the goal for occupational therapy?
Assists with restoring baseline functional levels of the patient, Increasing independence with ADLs
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who is approaching death and has fecal incontinence. what actions should the nurse take?
keep patient clean /dry.
Medicaid provided coverage for who?
the poor and indigent of all ages
what is RESPITE CARE
care service that gives care takers or love ones time off.
GIVE ME 2 EXAMPLE OF PRIVATE PAY SOURCES ?
HMO ( health maintenance organization )
PPO ( proffered provider organization)
what is the goal for medical social services ?
Focus on the emotional and social aspects of an illness.
When the nurse is admitting a patient to hospice care, the nurse is explaining all the benefits that the hospice covers. The spouse asks about bereavement support. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
The Hospice Medicare Benefit provides for bereavement follow-up care for at least 1 year following the death of the loved one
Admission process INITIAL EVALUATION must be completed by which nursing personal during the Admission process ? and when?
AN RN WITHIN 24-48 HOURS
what does an adult day care consist of who is this server for?
structured activities for the day (slide 70)
services for functionally or cognitively impaired adult
Women make up the majority of elderly who live where?
At home (slide 65)
Patients records are considered to be what?
LEGAL DOCUMENT
What is the overall objective of hospice service?
Keep the patient comfortable as death approaches.
DISCHARGE PLANNING BEGINGS WHEN?
Begins at the time of admission