Chapter 6 Words To Know Flashcards
Centers for adults that provided structured social and recreational activities for functionally impaired older people in a group setting
Adult day center
Centers that address concerns about the Medicare payment system
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services
They specialize practice of professional nursing that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as well as on the promotion of holistic health and prevention of minimization of illness within the context of a faith community
Faith community nursing
Serves as the primary care coordinator who is responsible for implementing immediate and long-term care plans as the needs of older adults change
Geriatric care manager
Serves as a consultant and role model for other nurses
Geriatric resource nurse
Policies that are designed to cover some long-term care expenses that are not covered by health insurance programs
Long-term care insurance
Stimulated major changes in the little every of Healthcare Services two older dogs primarily in terms of increased access to care for older adults
Medicare
Supplemental policies that attempt to fill the gap between the services covered by original Medicare and those that are paid for out-of-pocket
Medigap insurance
Services that address the needs of people with chronic or decline and conditions who do not qualify for skilled care
Nonmedical home care
Connected in 1965 to support programs to help older adults remain independent in their own homes and communities
Older Americans act
A project that addresses concerns about quality of healthcare for older adults
Quality and safety education for nurses
Care that emphasizes personal choices and quality-of-life
Resident centered care
Refers to any service his primary goal is to relieve caregivers periodically from the stress of their usual caregiving responsibilities
Respite care
Services address the needs of people who are recovering from an illness or injury and have a potential for returning to their previous level of functioning
Skilled home care
The use of electronic information and communication technologies to provide and support healthcare when the patient and provider are not in the same proximity
Telehealth
