Healthcare in the U.S.-1
Who collects health data that is usually compiled from local, county, and state health departments?
CDC
Which healthcare model has been used in more recent decades?
Wellness Model
Are hospitals considered inpatient or outpatient?
Inpatient
Who provides medical care and service for terminally ill patients?
Hospice Care
What plays an important role in organizing the processes in any healthcare facility?
Patient Workflow
What is currently the leading cause of death in the U.S.?
Heart Disease
How often is the U.S. Census Bureau data collected?
Every 10 years
What percentage of healthcare workers do hospitals employ?
40%
What is the typical life expectancy of a hospice patient?
6 months or less
What are the 3 levels of triage?
Emergent, Urgent, Non-Urgent
What percentage has morbidity & mortality declined in the past 30 years?
50%
What is the amount a person pays each month to have health insurance called?
Premium
For an acute care facility the average stay is what?
3-6 days
Hospital size is often measured by what?
Bed count
Which type of scheduling uses fixed, specified time (usually in 15 or 30 minute increments)?
Stream Scheduling
What personal characteristics about a population does demographic data include?
Age, Race, Gender
What is the amount a person pays for covered healthcare services before the insurance plan will start to pay?
Deductible
Which facilities are commonly referred to as "nursing homes"?
Long-term care facilities
Patients treated in ambulatory care settings are called what?
Outpatients
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
What is the study of the nature, cause, control, and determinants of the frequency of disease, disability, and death in a population?
Epidemiology
What are the 2 healthcare models that the U.S. uses?
Medical Model & Wellness Model
Healthcare settings are typically divided into what two basic types?
ambulatory care (outpatient) and acute care (inpatient)
What is the length of stay in long-term care facilities intended to be?
30 days or more
When is double booking recommended?
Recommended when 1 patient needs diagnostic testing