Block Two Flashcards
Skilled Nursing Facility
inpatient healthcare facility with the staff and equipment to provide skilled care, rehab, and other related health services o patients who need nursing care, but don’t require hospitalization
Adult Day Services
designed for people who need supervision during certain hours, but don’t live in a facility where care is provided
Outpatient Care
care, treatment, or procedures that need short-term skilled care that doesn’t require an overnight stay
Acute Care
24-hour skilled care for a short period of time, usually in a hospital
Hospice Care
care given for those who have about six months or less to live
Home Health Care
care or services provided in the home
Assisted Living
facilities for residents who are more independent but may need some help with daily tasks
Long Term Care
24-hour skilled nursing care for those who need a high level of care due to chronic and ongoing conditions
ALDs
Activities of Daily Living
Client
a person receiving home health care
Patient
a person receiving or registered for medical treatment
Resident
a patient residing in a long-term health care facility
Medicare
federal health insurance program for people 65+, disabled, or ill and cannot work
Medicaid
medical assistance program for people with low incomes or people with disabilities
Medicare Part A
care in hospital or skilled nursing facility, from home health agency or hospice