chapter 4 Flashcards
chronic diseases
arising from both emotional and physical causes, will be the most important of the future disabilities.
why do Americans continue to live longer
more effective diagnosis and treatment for heart disease and cancer, the 2 leading of causes of death in those 65 years and older
Preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR)
a federal requirement that was made to ensure that individuals are not inappropriate placed in a nursing home for long term care
Skilled nursing facility
a nursing home that provides the level of care closets to hospital care
nursing facility serves are provided by…
medicaid certified nursing homes, which primarily provide three types of services, skilled nursing or medical care and related services, rehabilitation needed due to injury, disability or illness, and long term health related care and services (above the level of room and board)
residential care communities/assisted living facilitates are
non-medical facilities that provide a room or apartment, meals, housekeeping, medication management, assistance with ADLs as needed, and recreational activities.
Hospice
care that helps manage pain and other symptons associated with dying when conventional treatment is no longer of value
hospice services
emotional psychological and spiritual support for the patient and family and bereavement counseling for surviving family and friends. Medical care may include necessary medications, medical supplies, and equipment
case management
necessary to coordinate the care of older adults with multiple health problems
Medicare supplemental health insurance (Medigap)
from a private company helps cover deductibles and co payments for part A and B
institutional services refer to specific benefits authorized under the…
Social security act
many older adults purchase what type of medicare
medicare c also called medicare advantage and part d prescription medications
who was added to the 1978 amendment to the OAA
native americans
the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and service needed to make appropriate health decisions
health literacy
Medicare A
hospital care
the omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1987
enacted in response to the poor quality of care and inadequate regulations in US nursing homes
an evaluation of the ADls
bathing dressing toileting and eating are used to measure physical and cognative function for users of long term services
most common ADL
assistance with bathing
Pace
available to individuals 55 years of age or older who are certified by their state to need nursing home care but who are able to live safely in the community
ICFs
available only for individuals in need of and receiving active treatment that consists of a program of specialized and generic training, treatment, and health services
Nursing homes were first established when and why
the 19th century to care for poor and provide food shelter and clothing
2 ways to improve health literacy
dont use complicated medical language when talking to patients
Organized langue and bold/underline main ideas
