Healthcare Facilities
This type of facility provides immediate treatment for severe illness or injury
What is an Emergency Department (ER)?
This U.S. government program provides healthcare coverage for people age 65 and older
What is Medicare?
This professional assesses patient needs, administers medications, and provides patient care
What is a registered nurse (RN)?
This level of care is usually the first point of contact for patients and focuses on prevention, wellness exams, and treatment of common illnesses
What is primary care?
This law protects the privacy of patient health information
What is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
This healthcare facility provides a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, and inpatient treatment
What is a hospital?
This program provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals and families
What is Medicaid?
This healthcare professional diagnoses illness and prescribes treatment
What is a physician/ medical doctor?
This level of care includes specialized screenings provided by specialists after referral from a primary care provider
What is secondary care?
A process where a patient agrees to treatment after understanding risks and benefits
What is informed consent?
This facility provides rehabilitation and long-term medical care for elderly or chronically ill patients
What is a nursing home/ long-term care facility?
This term refers to the amount a patient must pay out-of-pocket before insurance begins paying
What is a deductible?
This professional assists patients in regaining movement and mobility after injury
What is a physical therapist?
This level of care involves highly specialized treatment such as neurosurgery, organ transplants, or advanced cancer treatment, usually at large medical centers
What is tertiary care?
An unexpected event that results in serious injury or death in healthcare settings
What is a sentinel event?
This type of care allows patients to receive treatment or procedures without staying overnight in a facility
What is outpatient care?
This is the fixed amount a patient pays for a healthcare service or prescription
What is a copay?
This professional prepares and dispenses medications prescribed by doctors
What is a pharmacist?
Care focused on comfort and quality of life for patients with serious illness
What is palliative care?
The practice of preventing infection through hand washing and sanitation
What is infection control?
This type of care provides medical services to patients in their homes, often after hospitalization or for chronic illness management
What is home health care?
This law expanded health insurance coverage in the United States in 2010
What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
This healthcare professional helps patients cope with emotional and social challenges related to illness
What is a social worker?
Care provided at the end of life, focusing on comfort and quality of care rather than cure
What is hospice care?
A national organization that accredits healthcare organizations and promotes safety standards
What is The Joint Commission (TJC)?