Healthcare Systems Flashcards
government
supported by tax dollars, workers are employees
World Health Organization
managed by UN, gives information on disease, publishes health info, addresses global issues
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
federal agency, part of president’s cabinet, multiple divisions
National Institute of Health (NIH)
DHHS, research and training
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
DHHS, causes / spread / control of diseases at national level, collaborates with World Health Organization, epidemiology, lab research, prevention, environmental, training, infectious disease
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
DHHS, regulates food and drugs for public use, regulates development / manufacturing / packaging / labeling / shipping
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
DHHS, provides funds through grants for support / education / treatment / research, prevalence and incident reports on trends
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
DHHS, healthcare for low-income individuals, active in emergency situations, training and education for large-scale emergencies, monitors national organ transplant system, Ryan White Care Act (some level of care for those who have no other options), mother and infant care
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
DHHS, administers Medicare and Medicaid funds, places eligibility requirements on healthcare facilities, pays for end-stage renal care for any patient
U.S. Indian Bureau - Indian Health Service (IHS)
DHHS, healthcare for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, hospitals, clinics, counseling centers, satellite center
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
DHHS, monitors outcomes of care, provides info on outcomes and quality, cost containment, effectiveness, access
U.S. Public Health Service (Public Health Departments)
DHHS, immunizations for disease control, inspections for environmental health and sanitation, collections of statistics, health education, community-specific services
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
U.S. Department of Labor, establishes and enforces standards to protect workers from illness or injury
Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
national safety goals, medical error reduction, safe medication practices, nonprofit, works with private / government entities involved with medication, gives information about adverse drug events and prevention, independent review of facilities’ errors and submission to reporting program, partners with MEDWATCH and FDA
The Joint Commission
accredits hospitals / long term facilities / home care programs, must purchase services, “voluntary” but require by CMS for hospitals to eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, establishes operational standards, conducts reviews and surveys of facilities to provide to public
State Departments
individual for each state / territory, many state laws supersede federal laws
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
Department of Homeland Security, maintain water supply and sanitation, management during State of Disaster, works with other service agencies and National Guard, sets up and administers field hospitals during disaster
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
cabinet of president, 163 hospitals, Tricare (military health insurance program)
Nonprofit Agencies
volunteer agencies (American Cancer Society, March of Dimes), national / state / local levels, study disease, provide funding for research, promote awareness and education, services for victims, funded by donations and grants
