Insurance
Terms
Heathcare Settings
Level of Care
100

Insurance provided for people over 65

What is Medicare

100

Method for reimbursing with Medicare

What are DRG's (Diagnostic Related Groups)?

100

Facility best suited for an independent 80 year with minimal needs

What is assisted living facility?

100

Using the emergency for an ear infection 

What is tertiary care?

200

Insurance that is provided based primarily on financial needs

What is Medicaid?

200

Training on a new piece of equipment 

What is in-service?

200

Following a motor vehicle accident, a patient is needed additional care to increase strength prior to going home

what is Restorative care ?

200

Immunizations 

What is primary care? 

300

Reimbursement rates based upon diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)

Prospective Payment System (PPS)

300

A set monthly fee charged by the provider of health care services for each member of the insurance group for a specific set of services

What is capitation? 

300

Facility that provides daytime supervision for those not eligible for nursing home

What is adult day care center?

300

Health Promotion care that is provide by a school nurse

What is preventive or primary care?

400

Provides services aimed at keeping members healthy

What are HMO's ?

400

yearly amount an insure person must spend out of pocket

What is deductible? 

400

Relief to families and caregivers who are caring for sick/dying family member

What is respite care?

400

Intensive care 

What is tertiary care?
500

Monthly fee for insurance

What is premium?
500

Document that provides nursing scope of practice

What is the State Nurse Practice Act?

500

Facility that enables patients with terminal illness to live with comfort, independence and dignity

What is hospice?

500

Adult BP screenings 

What is preventive care?