Delivery System Basics
This is a facility or organization that provides healthcare services
What is a delivery system
What type of hospital earns a profit from its services
What is a proprietary (for profit) hospital
This type of facility primarily provides long term care for elderly patients and those in rehabilitation
What is a long-term care facility
Government healthcare facilities are primarily supported by this
What are taxes
These agencies are often supported by donations, membership fees, and fundraisers
What are nonprofit agencies
This term refers to any person who needs healthcare services
Who is a consumer
MUSC in Orangeburg is an example of this type of hospital based on its size and range of services
What is a small hospital
An independent living facility allows patients to rent an apartment and only use services they need. In this facility, patients can no longer care for themselves
What is a nursing home
This national agency's goal is to protect the health of American citizens and provide essential human services
What is Health and Human Services (HHS)
This nonprofit agency focuses on cancer, researching cures and promoting public awareness
What is the American Cancer Society
Besides services, consumers, and healthcare personnel, this is the fourth basic component common to all healthcare delivery systems
What is payment for services
These hospitals treat a variety of conditions rather than focusing on a specific one
What is a general hospital
These professionals treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and substance abuse
Who are behavioral health professionals
Both the National Institute of Health (NIH) and this agency research the cause, spread, and control of diseases.
What is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Providing emergency assistance and disaster relief is a primary function of this nonprofit agency
What is the American Red Cross
Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and medical offices are all examples of this
What is healthcare delivery systems
Pediatric hospitals are an example of this type of hospital based on their services
What is a specialty hospital
Hospice facilities primarily provides care and counseling for these types of patients
Who are terminally ill patients
This government agency enforces workplace safety standards to protect employees from injury and illness
What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
This nonprofit agency focuses on heart disease, researching cures and promoting awareness
What is the American Heart Association
Delivery systems can be owned by private companies, government agencies, or this type of organization
What is a nonprofit organization
What type of ownership describes hospitals that do not seek to make a profit
What are nonprofit hospitals
Cosmetic surgery, pulmonology, and orthodontics are examples of these
What are specialty medical and dental services
This United Nations agency coordinates international efforts to promote global health and responds to health emergencies
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)
Preventing birth defects and infant mortality is the primary focus of this nonprofit agency
What is the March of Dimes