Healthcare Facilities
An inpatient facility that ranges from general (treats a variety of conditions); to specialty (from age related pediatrics to geriatrics; oncology hospitals; government hospitals (Veterans Administration)
A Hospital
Movement toward a wellness model – the _______ of disease and maintenance of well-being. Recent focus has shifted from treatment to ________, an approach intended to promote a healthier population and less expensive healthcare. *Both terms are the same word
prevention
Individuals purchase or rent unit and can receive services such as meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, social events, and basic medical care
Assisted (independent) living facilities
Non-profit student organization
Promotes career opportunities in health care
Over 120,000 members in 47 states and Puerto Rico
HOSA
The medical services available to a nation’s people and the manner in which these services are paid for.
Health care system
An ambulatory facility, called an ______. They often provide diagnostic and treatment services that were previously performed in hospitals.
“outpatient facility”
Nurse or other skilled professional visits patient in his/her home to provide treatment/education
Home health care
Provide care directed at helping patient with physical or mental disabilities obtain maximum self-care and function. Services can include physical, occupational, recreational, speech, and hearing therapies.
Rehabilitation Centers
Mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke
Research, education and community programs
American Heart Association (AHA)
Intentional misrepresentation of health care practices by a provider.
Health fraud
Mainly care for elderly patients, individuals with chronic or long term illness. May also care for individuals with disabilities or handicaps.
Long Term Care Facilities (LTC or LTCF)
Provides care for terminally ill patients with life expectancy of 6 months or less in their own homes or hospice facilities.
Hospice
Located in large industries or companies
Provide care for employees of the industry
Services: basic exams, teach accident prevention/safety, provide emergency care
Industrial Health Care Centers
Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provide services to states and local communities
Examples of services
Immunizations
Environmental health and sanitation
Collection of health statistics and records
Health education
Clinics for health care and prevention
Public Health System (Health Departments)
A plan in which private companies or government programs pay part of a person’s medical costs.
Health insurance
Provide basic physical and emotional care
Usually for individuals who cannot care for themselves
Help individuals with activities or daily living (ADLs), provide a safe and secure environment, and promote opportunities for social interactions
Residential care, or nursing homes
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Concerned with cause, spread and control of disease, and other health and safety issues, in populations
CDC
Many insurance companies require a ______, a fixed amount for medical services. They pay a certain amount and you pay a certain amount.
co-pay
Part of the U.S. Department of Labor
Establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Federally supported
Hospitals and other services
Care for veterans who served in the armed forces
Veterans Administration
Provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care
Prepare resident for return to home environment or other long-term facility
Some have subacute units: provide rehabilitation services for major illness or surgery, treatment for cancer, or treatments such as dialysis or heart monitoring
Skilled nursing facility
Federal agency
Responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public
People pay their insurance company a monthly regular fee called a ______.
Premium
International agency
Sponsored by United Nations
Compiles disease statistics, promotes healthy living, and investigates serious health problems throughout the world
World Health Organization (WHO)
Insurance companies usually require customers to pay an amount called a _________.
The _______ is the amount a person pays for healthcare services each year BEFORE the insurance company begins to pay for an agreed upon portion of the costs. *both words are the same
Deductible