Hospital Floors
What does "ED or ER" stand for?
Emergency Department/Emergency Room
What does "plan of care" mean?
Provides direction for individualized care of the patient, addressing their specific needs (e.g. addressing a current diagnosis)
Name three disciplines that are usually involved with a patient's plan of care
Nurse, Doctor, Therapy (PT/OT), social work, home care, etc.
What does "UTI" stand for?
Nurse!
What does "ICU" stand for?
Intensive Care Unit
What are interdisciplinary rounds?
Also know as patient care rounds; members of the medical team visit with the patient (and patient’s family) to discuss plan of care and to make sure everyone is on the same page for discharge planning needs
What is a primary care provider (PCP) and where do you find these providers?
A primary care provider is a family doctor (someone you might see for yearly physicals and as needed when you are ill). These providers are typically found in clinics.
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Physical therapist
What does "OB" stand for?
Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery
What is discharge planning?
It is a process that aims to improve the coordination of services after discharge from hospital by considering the patient's needs in the community
What is medical insurance?
It covers medical needs (e.g. doctors appointments, x-rays, lab work, hospital stays, and medications)
What does "hypoxia" mean?
Oxygen deficiency
Who is an "MD?"
Doctor
Medical/Surgical Unit
What is "home care" or "home health services?"
Home care is supportive care provided in the home usually by licensed healthcare professionals. Home care (or home health services) can include a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and a home health aide to be in the home to assist a patient.
Name three types of orthopedic surgeries
Examples: Total hip, total knee, total shoulder, rotator cuff repair, spine surgery, neck surgery, etc.
What is "vertigo?"
A sensation of whirling, dizziness, and loss of balance
Who is an "MLT?"
Medical Lab Technician
What does the term "oncology" refer to?
Oncology refers to cancer
A skilled nursing facility (SNF) is a type of nursing home recognized by the Medicare and Medicaid systems as meeting long term health care needs for individuals who have the potential to function independently after a limited period of care.
Name three types of cancer...
Example: Breast cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, brain cancer, blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma), etc.
What is "cellulitis?"
It is a bacterial infection of the skin and tissues beneath the skin (e.g. very red, puffy area of the skin)
Who is an RD/LD?
Registered Dietician/Licensed Dietician