CH. 2 NUR 102.001 Flashcards
CH. 2 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
focuses on improved health outcomes for an entire population
CH. 2 SECONDARY HEALTH CARE
provided by a specialist/agency upon referral by a primary health care provider
CH. 2 TERTIARY HEALTH CARE
Specialized consultative care (referral from secondary health care)
CH. 2 ACUTE CARE
can be secondary & tertiary care; receives active, short-term treatment
CH.2 DISCHARGE PLANNING
coordinated, interprofessional process that develops a plan for continuing care after a patient leaves health care facility.
CH. 2 RESTORATIVE CARE
help individuals regain maximal functional status & enhance quality of life through independence & self-care
CH. 2 HOME CARE
professional/ paraprofessional services & equipment to individuals in homes for rehab, education and treatment
CH. 2 MEDICARE/MEDICAID
governmental program; private insurance
CH. 2 REHABILITATION
process aimed to people w/ disabilities to maintain physical, intellectual & social functional levels
CH. 2 EXTENDED CARE FACILITY
Intermediate medical/nursing care for patients recovering from acute/chronic illness
CH. 2 SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
offers skilled care from licensed nursing staff
CH. 2 MINIMUM DATA SET (MDS)
overview of a resident’s health care needs
CH. 2 ASSISTED LIVING
long-term care setting w/ an environment like home & greater resident autonomy
CH. 2 RESPITE CARE
service that offers short-term relief by providing a new environment for family caregivers who support ill/disabled adults
CH. 2 ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS
variety of health & social services to specific patient population who live alone or w/ family
CH. 2 PALLIATIVE CARE
holistic patient/family-centered care approach w/ a goal of improving quality of life of individuals who have problem w/ life-threatening illnesses
CH. 2 HOSPICE
system of family-centered care that allows patients to live w/ comfort, independence & dignity while easing pain of illness
CH. 2 INPATIENT PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM (IPPS)
a system of payment for the operating costs of acute care hospital inpatient stays
CH. 2 DIAGNOSIS-RELATED GROUP (DRG)
covers all charges associated w/ inpatient stay from admission to discharge
CH. 2 PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
ensure that individuals have access to quality, affordable health care
CH. 2 PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
care that’s respectful & responsive to individuals preferences, needs & values & that patient values guide clinical decisions
CH. 2 NURSING-SENSITIVE OUTCOMES
patient outcomes & nursing workforce characteristics that relate to nursing care
CH. 2 HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES
differences in health care outcomes & dimensions of health care (race, ethnicity, gender, etc.)
CH. 2 HEALTH CARE EQUITY
highest level of health care for all individuals & populations
