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Health Care Setting/Agency Flashcards

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What is the purpose of healthcare?

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To promote health and prevent disease, to detect and treat illnesses, and to rehabilitate and restore health.

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Acute illness

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An illness of a rapid onset and short duration; the person is expected to recover.

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Chronic Illness

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A long-term health condition that may not have a cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment.

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Terminal illness

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An illness or injury that from which the person will likely not recover; death is expected.

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Inpatient care

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Admitted with at least one night stay.

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Outpatient (Ambulatory) care

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Receives care and treatment without an overnight stay.

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Short Terms Care Facility Examples:

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Med/Surg (Medical/Surgical)

ICU/SCU (Intensive Care Unit/ Special Care Unit)

Same Day Surgery

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Long Term Care Facilities:

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Nursing Facility (NiF)

Skilled Nursing Facility (SniF)

Memory Care

Assisted Living

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Health Care Team Categories

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Administration
Licensed Nursing Staff
Unlicensed staff
Ancillary staff

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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the government agency responsible for protecting the health and wellbeing of Americans.

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Licensure

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A state license required to operate and provide care.

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Certification

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This is required to receive Medicare and Medicaid funds.

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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Focuses on information (evidence) that promotes safety, quality, and reduced healthcare costs.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Provides leadership and direction on the prevention and control of diseases. Responds to public health emergencies.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Oversees Medicare, federal Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Regulates the safety of foods, drugs and vaccines, medical devices, electronics that give off radiation, cosmetics, and tobacco products.

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Conducts and supports medical research.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions.

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Survey

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A formal review of an agency by surveyors to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Reviews policies, procedures, and quality of care.

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RN

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Registered Nurse

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LPN

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Licensed Practical Nurse

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DON

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Director of Nurses

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NP

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Nurse Practitioner

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CNA

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Certified Nurse Assistant

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CRMA

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Certified Residential Medication Aide

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PT

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Physical Therapist

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OT

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Occupational Therapist

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ST

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Speech Therapist

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Which occurs before an illness?

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Health Promotion

30
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What is the purpose of rehabilitation?

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Restore function and independence

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The length of stay in a hospital is usually short because

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Care is costly

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What agency is best for someone that needs wound care and PT after discharge from a hospital?

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A skilled nursing facility

33
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What agency is best for a person that needs housing and some help with daily activities?

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An assisted living residence

34
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What do home care agencies provide?

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Healthcare services to those living at home

36
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What is a healthcare program for the dying?

37
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Who controls healthcare policies?

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The Board of Directors

38
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Who helps the person to retain skills needed for daily living and work?

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Occupational Therapist

39
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Who is responsible for the entire nursing staff and safe nursing care?

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The Director of Nursing

40
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The nursing team includes:

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RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants

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Nursing assistants are supervised by

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Licensed nurses

42
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What is role if your hospital uses a team nursing pattern?

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Report observations and the care you gave to the nurse

43
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Medicare is for

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Persons 65 or older

44
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What government agency oversees government funded insurance programs?

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

45
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What is required to operate and provide care?

46
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What is voluntary for healthcare agencies receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds?

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Accreditation

47
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Surveys are done to

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See if agencies met standards

48
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If a surveyor asks you questions you should

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Give honest and complete answers

49
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What will your role in any healthcare agency involve?

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Following agencies polices and procedures

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