Nurs 207 - Health Care Settings

Question 1

Define health care settings

Answer 1

Where individuals seek or receive health care services; the various settings/locations for healthcare delivery

Question 2

Describe the scope and categories of health care settings

Answer 2

Remote —————————————————— Urban

Question 3

Categories of Health Care Settings

Answer 3

Institutional Services
Community Settings
Private Sector

Question 4

Attributes - Institutions

Answer 4

Hospitals
Long Term Care
Psychiatric Facilities
Rehabilitation Centers

Question 5

Attributes - Community

Answer 5

Public Health
Physician offices
Community health centers and clinics
Assisted living
Home care
Adult day support programs
Community and voluntary agencies (ie. shelters)
Occupational Health
Hospice and palliative care
Correctional facilities
Reserves

Question 6

Seniors Healthcare Settings

Answer 6

Supported/Assisted Living
Lodge
Home

Question 7

Supported/Assisted Living

Answer 7

• 24 hour staff onsite
• Less independence
• For Individuals who have some challenges to meeting their ADLS (need more support)
• Typically has nursing available
• Likely not responsible for their own housekeeping needs

Question 8

Lodge

Answer 8

• no health staff on-site on a 24-hour basis
• more independence responsibility for resident
• cost typically less all-inclusive
• likely able to complete household activities

Question 9

Home

Answer 9

• most independence

- homecare services or it is expected that the senior will reach out for health care