Chapter 1 Flashcards
In the US healthcare delivery system there are over ______ healthcare establishments. _______ employ the majority of healthcare workers accounting for over _______% of healthcare workers altogether.
- 500,00
- Hospitals
- 33 percent
Three “key areas for awareness” essential to know and understand in the healthcare delivery system are: …..
access is largely based on insurance coverage, tech driven and providing culturally competent care.
A demographic trend or “future state” of healthcare which will have a profound impact on the delivery of health services for older people is that of the aging of the ___ who began turning 65 in the year ___ at the rate of 1 every ____ and will continue to do so for the next ___ consecutive years. They are also referred to as the Sandwich generation and number approximately 74 million.
- Baby Boomers
- 2011
- 11 Seconds
- 18
The recruitment and retention of healthcare workers is becoming more and more challenging. One “compelling” issue requiring immediate attention is that…
many women have chosen careers outside of healthcare.
The initials JC stand for _____ which is an accreditation body for healthcare organizations.
Joint Commission
Planning and analysis, compliance, staffing, development, compensation and benefits, health, safety and security and employee labor relations are considered …
HR activities
It is a proven fact that when nurses work overtime the potential for error in patient care increases. (T or F)
True
In the area of benefits and compensation those who pay for the healthcare of workers are
- Employees and Employers
Two examples of on-site employer benefits to workers are..
- On site gym and child care
A low retention rate will most likely lead to a high ___ rate.
- Turnover
That which refers to maintaining a healthy work and personal life is called
- Work/life balance
One major HR change element regarding healthcare worker’s work life is
- Flexible work hours
