Trends in Healthcare
The demand for healthcare workers continues to rise due to the age of this generational group.
Baby boomers
The ACA prevents insurance companies from cancelling policies or denying coverage to people that have medical conditions prior to applying for insurance. What are these conditions called.
Preexisting conditions
Another word for people skills, and characteristics that enhance your ability to interact effectively with other people
soft skills
The primary goal of patient saftey is to prevent these types of events that involve death or serious injuries.
sentinel event
Roughly 75% of the nations disposable income is held by this generational group.
Baby boomers
Healthcare is responsible for employing a lot of people. According to the book, what percentage of the population has a job in healthcare?
10%
ACA allows people to shop for insurance in open marketplaces called what?
healthcare exchanges
another word for hands on, technical skills
hard skills
The book lists 3 examples of indicators to measure quality care for healthcare providers. What is one of them?
Aspirin at arrival
Oxygenation assessment
Surgical infection prevention care
By the year 2030, it is estimated that this many out of 10 seniors will have at least one chronic condition.
6
According to the book, the growth of the healthcare industry can be attributed to 4 major trends. What are 2 of the 4 trends that are contributing?
Rapid growth of older population (chronic illnesses)
Increase in obesity
Expansion of healthcare information technology
Increase in the number of disabled individuals
Under the ACA, parents can keep children on their health insurance policies until what age?
26
The ability to perceive, assess, and manage your own emotions and other people's emotions.
Emotional intelligence quotient (EQ)
Using methods and tools to identify, prevent, and reduce the impact of process failures, and reducing and eliminating waste are both involved in CQI. What does CQI stand for
continuous quality improvement
According to the book, what percent increase a year would we need of nursing graduates to meet demand?
90%
To be considered obese, what percent above a person's ideal weight do does one have to be?
20%
The ACA still includes private insurers, however, some would prefer a universal health care system where taxes fund health care costs. What type of system is this called?
single-payer system
Transferable skills
The book lists 5 advantages of EHR's, Name 3 of the 5.
Save paper and space
Enhance coordination
Improve quality
Reduce delays
Ensure legibility
40%
According to the book, everyday 10000 baby boomers reach the age to qualify for medicare. What age is that?
65
According to the book, healthcare reform is a controversial issue. Name 2 out of the 4 concerns that the book lists regarding healthcare reform.
What role should government play in healthcare
What conditions should an insurance company be allowed to cancer a policy
Should people who already have medical problems be eligible for health insurance
Should insurance companies be required to cover preventative services
attitudes and behaviors that support good work performance
work ethic
The book lists 2 disadvantages of EHRs. What are they?
System incompatibility
Security concerns
According to the book, what percentage of ER visits are due to depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health issues?
25%