Week 5 and 6
The concept of health that uses social determinants of health for the health of individuals
What is population health
Basic tasks of every day life include tasks like bathing dressing, eating, and going to the bathroom
What are ADL’s
This is a type of provider that received a medical education from accredited school that is required to apply for a license to practice medicine and diagnose and treat illnesses. These providers use an aloe pathic approach, which means they actively intervene in attacking an eradicating disease.
What are Medical doctors
A medical Doctor Who specializes in providing pain, pain, relief, and managing anesthesia and patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures They are responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during procedures
What is anesthesiologist?
This is a federal health insurance program primarily for people who are 65 or older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities or specific medical conditions, such as in stage renal disease
What is Medicare?
The concept of health that focuses on preventing disease, monitoring, regulating, and promoting health via organized efforts
What is public health
Activities such as housework, money, management, taking medications, grocery or clothes, shopping, pet care, and using the telephone
What are IADL’s
This is a type of provider who receives a medical education from accredited school and is required to apply for a license. This provider tends to stress, preventative treatment and use holistic approach to treatments, which means they do not focus on the disease, but the entire person.
What is Doctor of osteopathic medicine?
Healthcare professionals who respond to medical emergencies, they provide basic medical care such as CPR wound care and administering oxygen while transporting patients to medical facilities for further treatment
What are EMTs or emergency medical technicians?
Which Medicare part covers prescription medication‘s
What is Medicare part D?
What health program provides long term care to those who have life threatening terminal illnesses?
Hospice
This type of insurance covers patients who are considered low income most states cover patients earned less than 138% of the federal poverty level
What is Medicaid
List two types of mid-level providers
Who are Nurse Practitioners and Physicians assistants
This professional works alongside healthcare providers, such as doctors and nurse practitioners to perform administrative and clinical tasks. These tasks may include taking patient histories, measuring vital signs and assisting with examinations.
What is medical assistant?
This is a fixed amount that an insured person pays for covered healthcare services usually at the time of services for example and health insurance plan might require a $20 payment for a doctors visit
What is copayment?
This act requires hospital and other facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to provide patient, upon admission, information on their rights; it is also referred to as the Patient Bill of Rights.
What is the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990
This is discrimination towards older people, believing they no longer have the capabilities either mentally or physically to contribute significantly towards society, which is an interesting society concept because all individuals will become a part of this demographic.
What is ageism
Which provider can treat glaucoma? These are covered under the patients medical benefit.
What is an Ophthalmologist?
This health professional help guide patients through the healthcare system. They provide support assistance to patients, helping them understand their diagnosis, treatment options, the complex healthcare system.
What is patient navigators?
This is a fixed amount that an insured individual must pay out-of-pocket for covered healthcare services before their insurance plan starts to pay
What is a deductible?
What centers provide care who have critically or emergency medical situations
What is Hospital Emergency Centers
These benefits are available to policy holders that live permanently in a nursing home that are terminally ill or need long-term care for an extended period of time or have life-threatening diagnosis such as aids.
What are accelerated death benefits?
Do you have to be a CNA to work in a hospital?
No!
These health professionals specialize in treating patients with breathing and cardio pulmonary disorders. They evaluate patients, provide treatment such as oxygen therapy and breathing exercises and educate patients on managing their conditions.
What is respiratory therapist?
This is a branch of the federal government within the department of health and human services, responsible for providing healthcare services to American Indians and Alaskan natives
What is Indian health services?