Ch 14 - Healthcare in the US Flashcards
organizational structure
1) board of directors
2) CEO
3) medical staff
4) medical staff governance
5) nursing staff
6) nursing organization governance
what is shared governance?
employees both have a right and a responsibility to govern their own work and time within a financially secure, patient-centered system
what is the purpose of a nursing organization governance in progressive settings?
nurses can govern themselves through the organization
who is the head of the medical staff?
chief of staff
who leads the nursing staff?
chief nursing executive or chief nursing officer
what are the responsibilities of the CEO?
ensures daily operation of the hospital
the hospital must run efficiently, cost-effective, and follows through with policies
primary care services
care given at the point at which patient first enters the health care system
secondary care services
management of a disease or condition by a specialist, after being referred by their PCP
tertiary care services
provided to acutely ill patients, those requiring long-term care, rehabilitation services, and terminally ill patients
quaternary care
specialized extension of tertiary care
subacute care services
goal-oriented, comprehensive inpatient care designed for an individual who has had an acute illness, exacerbation, or injury
