Module 2 Flashcards
Ambulatory services
Services provided to non-hospitalized patients; aka outpatient care
Community health clinics
Community-based health center providing care to underserved populations
Continuum of care
An integrated system of care that guides and tracks the patient over time through a comprehensive array of health services spanning all levels of care intensity
Hospital services
Medical and surgical services and the supporting labs, equipment, and personnel
Inpatient care
Health care that requires admission to a hospital for more than 24 hours
Integrated Network
Informal association between PCPs and local hospitals or medical centers OR
A formal organization in which primary, secondary, and tertiary services are managed by a single org supporting their community and other targeted geographic locations
Licensure
Professionals authorized to practice in their occupation by a state; health care facilities authorized to operate by a state
Long-term care facilities
Health care organizations that provide assistance to aging adults and to clients with chronic illness
Primary care physician
Provides routine care, including health maintenance and management of new and chronic disease