Types of Hospitals
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Specialty Hospital
There is an increase in accidents at an industrial plant.
OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
RN, paramedic, athletic trainer, physician, CNA
Therapeutic
Also called nursing homes, they take care of people who are unable to do some of their own ADL’s (activities of daily living)
Residential Care Facilities
Example of Palliative Care
Pain medicine given at the end of life.
Baptist Health Medical Center
General Hospital
A pacemaker has caused patient injuries and needs to be recalled.
FDA-Food and Drug Admin
Admissions worker, receptionist, medical records clerk, insurance-biller
Informational
Provide after hours care for problems not needing emergency room
Urgent Care Facility
DRG
Payment from insurance is based on patient diagnosis
UAMS- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University or College Medical Center
Lack of food and water is causing deaths among young infants in Africa.
WHO-World Health Organization
Lab tech, radiology tech, physician, respiratory therapist
Diagnostic
Provide care for people who have a 6 month or less life expectancy
Hospice
20 years
The length of time before a generic version of drug can be sold when a new drug is invented.
VA - Veterans Administration Medical Center
Government Hospital
There is a growing number of Monkey Pox Cases in the Western United States.
CDC-Center for Disease Control
Central supply worker, cafeteria worker,
Environmetnal/Support Staff
Provide higher level care than nursing home, including IV’s & rehabilitation - step between hospital and home.
Skilled Nursing Facility
Charity
An organization that relies mainly on donations for funding and volunteers for workers
Arkansas Surgical Hospital: Joint And Spine Pain Procedures
Specialty Hospital
Diabetes is on the rise in young people - research is needed into why.
NIH-National Institute of Health
Housekeeping, maintenance
Environmental/Support Staff
Provide meals, laundry, and someone to check on a person - resident provides own ADL’s and may even drive.
Independent Living Facility
Back to the Organization
At the end of the year the money made by the organization goes here.