Health Science Exam #1 Flashcards
What are examples of specialty hospitals?
Dell children’s, M.D Anderson cancer Hospital,Heart Hospital Association
Define DHO, CDC, DHHS, and the State Department, and what services they provide.
DHO-Diversified Healthcare Occupations
CDC- Center of Disease Control: Provides info and tools to communities to promote health, disease prevention and preparedness for new health threats
DHHS-US Department of Health and Human Services: Health services for all ages funds CDC, FDA and NIH
What is OSHA and what do they do?
Occupational Safety Health Administration - enforce safety and health laws that protects workers from job related injuries and illness
Define NIH and what they are responsible for enforcing.
National Institute of Health - conducts research on all type of diseases
What are examples of out-patient services?
Rehabilitation, X-ray, day surgery, physical therapy
What are examples of ADLs?
Activities of Daily Living: walk, shower, eat, get dressed, brush teeth
Define hospice and the services that are provided.
Care and support provided to the dyeing and medical, emotional, spiritual.
Define skilled nursing facility and services that are provided.
Provides nursing and rehab, care 24/7 and due to an illness or do to a surgeries or injuries.
Define long term care facility and services that are provided.
A nursing home or geriatric home for people that don’t require hospitalization but can not live at home
Define assisted living and services that are provided.
Provides housing, meals and personal care to individuals who need help with ADL’s but do not need daily nursing car. May also be called Independent Living.
Define home health and services that are provided.
There is a wide range of professionals who deliver health care to patients in their home. Examples are Respiratory Therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Nursing.
Know non-profit agencies such as ACS, AHA, ADA, and NBCF and the services they provide
ACS- American Cancer Society
AHA- American Heart Assocaition
ADA- American Diabetes Association
NBCF-National Breast Cancer Foundation
What percentage of surgeries does not require a hospital stay?
60%
What are the difference services offered between a small hospital, general hospital, specialty hospital, and large hospital?
Small- Basic needs of the community. Treat infections and broken bones
General- Treat a wide range of conditions such as serious injuries from accidents or serious illnesses
Large- provides highest level of treatment, patient education and research.
Specialty- Often specialize in care for certain population, such as, surgeries, cancer pediatrics, psychiatric and orthopedics and burns.
What is workers compensation, and who qualifies for this service?
Provides for workers injured on the job and reimburses workers for lost wages. Controlled by the state.
What is a health savings account (HSA), and how do you use it?
Type of medical savings account that an individual has that helps pay for current and future medical expenses.
What is dental insurance, and what coverage does it provide, and what is there a limit on?
Covers a portion of teeth cleaning, x-rays, orthodontics and oral surgeries. Usually a life time limit orthodontic care.
Define co-payment
Insured party pays a set amount and the insurance pays a set amount.
Define co-insurance
A percentage the patient is responsible for on a given insurance claim. (80/20%)
Define deductible
portion of healthcare plan that patient must meet financially
If you purchase insurance in groups, is it more or less expensive than if you purchased individually?
Less expensive as a group
What is Medicare and who can use these services?
Government programs that provides healthcare to people over 65yrs and this who are disabled and have received Social Security benefits for at least two years.
What is Medicaid and who can use these services?
Medical Assistance program operated by the state, not the federal government. Pays for healthcare of people with low incomes, children qualify for assistance and people who are physically disabled or blind,
What is CHIP and who can use these services?
Children health Insurance Program controlled by the state. Provides healthcare to uninsured children of working families who earn too little to afford private insurance but too much to be eligible for Medicaid.
