ClO2 Flashcards
What is HMO
Health maintenance organizations (HMO)
Acute vs long term care
Acute care hospital: facility that includes ER, ICU and provides short term hospital care
Long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and skilled nursing facilities( SNF): when patients needs long term care usually sent to SNF
What is the joint commission responsible for
Voluntary accreditation for both Acute and long term care facilities
What is the most common respiratory care service in post acute care facilities
Continuous o2 therapy- nasal cannula
Where is most post acute respiratory care done in
Subacute care facilities
What can be an alternative work setting
Home care
About how many health care organizations voluntarily subscribe to joint commission accreditation
90-95%
At what level should patient education be done at
3rd-4th grade level
What is commonly used in home setting
Oxymizers
What’s an oxymizer
Conserves oxygen therapy by cutting the flow by 1/3- 1/2
For a positive pressure vent is it essential to have
Positive pressure tidal breath and mandatory rate
What’s a device used for positive pressure ventilator
Polysomnography exam- used to confirm the diagnosis of OSA. This evidence is preferred
What is the primary risk with aerosol therapy
Infection
Who supplied and handled medical equipment in home care settings
A Durable medical equipment representative
