Present Day Health Care Flashcards

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health care is a ________ a day industry

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2 billion dollar

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there are ________+ health care workers in ________+ health careers

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9.8 million

200

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provide many different medical services

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hospitals

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different types of hospitals

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private(lakeview)
religious(OLL)
government(Slidell Memorial)
non-profit(ochsner) 
specialty(M.D. Anderson-cancer)
university(LSU)
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two types of long term car facilities

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nursing homes

assisted living

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care and assistance for elderly residents and individuals with disabilities, handicaps, or chronic illnesses

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nursing homes

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care for residents who do not require extensive medical care

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assisted living

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  • normally privately owned by a corporation or group of physicians
  • normally there for diagnosis, treatment, examination, minor surgery, lab testing
  • tend to be small groups from general practitioners to specialists
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medical offices

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  • normally owned by a corporation but can be owned by the physician
  • tend to be large groups of physicians of different types if practice in a centralized area
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clinics

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used for trauma accidents, sudden illnesses, transfers, etc

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emergency care services

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for minor emergencies or sudden minor illnesses

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urgent care

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rescue individuals trapped in an emergency situation (fire departments)

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rescue squads

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  • care in the patient’s home
  • most are run by private agencies but can be offered by the health department, hospitals, gov agencies, non-profits
  • provide wide range of services (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy)
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home health care

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  • usually work with patients with life expectancies of 6 months or less
  • care may be provided at home, hospitals, LTC
  • purpose is to allow patient to die with dignity and in comfort
  • give psychological, social, spiritual, and financial counseling for patient and family
A

hospice agencies

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  • diagnostic tests for blood, sugar, urine…
  • dental labs for dentures and other devices
  • used by medical and dental offices, small hospitals, clinics
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laboratories

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  • treat mental health disorders and diseases

* counseling centers, psychiatric clinics an hospitals, chemical abuse centers

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mental health facilities

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  • located in hospitals, clinics, private centers
  • physical, occupational, recreational, speech, and hearing therapies
  • use for mental and physical disabilities for maximum self-care
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rehabilitation facilities

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the insertion of thin needles into specific points to stimulate balance in the flow if body energy

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acupuncture

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use of plant extracts (fragrances) to alter mood and restore the body

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aromatherapy

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used to produce a trancelike state so they are more receptive to desired behavior changes

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hypnotherapy

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based on concentration and movement exercises to balance the flow of life energy

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yoga

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use spinal manipulation, massage, and exercise to adjust vertebrae and restore the flow of energy

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chiropractors

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  • international organization associated with the United Nations
  • compile disease statistics from around the world
  • publish health info
  • investigate health problems throughout the world
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World Health Organization

WHO

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  • run by the federal gov

* deal with health issues/problems in the US

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US Department of Health and Human Services

DHHS

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  • concerned with causes, spread, and control of diseases in populations
  • mostly in the US, but have been involved in international cases
  • division of DHHS
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Center for Disease Control

CDC

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  • research on diseases

* division of DHHS

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National Institute of Health

NIH

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•research on mental health disorders

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National Institute of Mental Health

NIMH

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  • regulate good and drug products sold to the public

* at present, do not regulate herbal supplements

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Food and Drug Administration

FDA

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establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job related injuries and illnesses

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA

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  • directed by the DHHS, government funded

* deal with immunization a, inspections, collections of statistics/records related to health, clinics

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state and local health departments

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•usually voluntary
•run by public contributions
•fund research for cures
•public education
ex- American Cancer Society
      American Heart Association 
      American Red Cross
      March Of Dimes
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non-profit agencies

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set amount paid to insurance company

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premium

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amount not covered by insurance; paid by patient-has to be paid first

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deductible

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specific amount paid by patient for medical services

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copayment

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physician or other medical entity who is contracted by an insurance company to provide medical care

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provider

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expenses are hated by patient and insurance company (based on percentages)

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co-insurance

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  • preventative care (check-ups, immunizations)
  • premiums paid by employer and/or individuals
  • patient pays a copayment at time of service
  • can only use certain providers
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Health Maintenance Organization

HMO

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  • preventative care
  • premiums paid by employer and/or individuals
  • patient may have a copayment or deductible (if use a provider- copayment, if no provider- %of bill)
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Preferred Provider Organization

PPO

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  • healthcare for individuals over 65
  • premiums deducted from social security checks
  • pays 80%, patient responsible for 20%
  • must meet deductible
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Medicare

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2 types of Medicare coverage

A

part A- covers hospital services and extended care facility of home health care after hospital

part B- doctors, services, outpatient treatments, therapies

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  • medical assistance provided by the state

* usually provides healthcare for low income individuals, physically disabled, children

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Medicaid

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  • health insurance which provides treatments for workers injured on the job
  • reimburses workers for lost wages because of injuries on the job
  • administered by the state
  • premiums are paid by employer and state
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Worker’s Compensation

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insurance provided to military personnel and their dependent a by the US gov

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Champus

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  • response to rising health care costs
  • preventative care and early diagnosis is stressed
  • main providers are HMOs and PPOs
  • cost containment measures are used to control health care costs
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managed care

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  • patients with certain diagnoses are put together into payment group
  • agency providing care gets set amount
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diagnostic relates groups

DRG

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set of federal regulations that protect the confidentiality of patient info and the ability to retain health insurance coverage

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HIPPA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Law

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forced states to establish training standards and competency evaluations for most health care workers, ensures patients/residents rights and standards if care

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OBRA

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act