Healthcare and Facilities Flashcards
1
Q
List some types of Healthcare Facilities (4)
A
- Long-term care: Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
- Hospice care
- Palliative care
- Ambulatory (walk in)
2
Q
Which type of patients are present in long term care facilities and why?
A
- Frail, elderly, disabled
- Residents require healthcare on a regular basis
3
Q
Which type of patients are present in hospice care facilities and why?
A
- Patient with less than 6 months to live
- Terminal conditions
4
Q
What type of care is given in Palliative care facilites?
A
Only relieving pain
5
Q
What type of facilities are Ambulatory (Walk-in)?
A
- Physician office
- Urgent care
- Hospitals (Emergency Department)
- Surgical centers
