Test 3 Review Flashcards
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what organization regulates nursing homes?
the office of long term care (OLTC)
what % of those over 65 live in a nursing home?
5%
does medicare pay for short term rehab?
yes, but a lifetime max of 30 days
inpatient rehab facilities are also called?
acute care
what is an inpatient rehab facility
provides comprehensive rehab and medical management for conditions such as joint surgery, stroke, TBI
what requirement does someone need to meet to stay in an inpatient rehab facility?
they have to meet certain established progressive goals
physiatrist
rehab physician, leads an inpatient rehab facility
residential housing
either independent or assisted living facility
independent living facilities are usually?
upscale retirement homes
assisted living facilities
adults that need supervision but not a skilled nursing facility or around-the-clock care (RTC)
-the care is contracted by the individual, and must meet certain requirements (ex-in AR you must be able to independently use the toilet)
MD vs DO
MD-medical doctor, uses allopathic medicine, focused on diagnosis and treatment of disease
DO-doctor of osteopathic medicine, uses holistic approach, has a more preventive emphasis
urgent care clinics
designed for non life threatening situations (minor injuries/illness, routine care, simple testing and imaging)
-sometimes called “doc in a box” b/c they are usually doctors that want to get away from a hospital or a normal clinic
minute clinics
type of urgent care clinic, gaining traction for convenience (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart)
free/charitable clinics
usually locally funded and serve the underserved and low income populations
ex-Jonesboro Church Health Clinic
county health unit
run independently by each county with state oversight from the Department of Health
-serve the underserved with immunizations, WIC, TB surveillance, control diseases
federally qualified health centers are also called?
community health centers
federally qualified health centers do what?
provide low cost care to underserved and low income populations
-provide primary care, lab testing, OB/GYN services, and dental services
durable medical equipment
DME
must be pre-approved for purchase by a physician to get it, ranges from wheelchairs, beds, diabetic shoes, etc
outpatient services
care delivered outside a hospital that shortens hospital stays and after care
- most diagnostic services and treatments are outpatient
- increases profit margin because they see more people quicker and use less resources
managed care
the way insurance companies manage their enrollees
outside laboratories
walk-in labs where testing is done (ex-drug screening for jobs)
- decreases length of stay, add convenience, decrease cost
- blood donation, HIV screens, at home test kits (pregnancy, etc)
outpatient surgery
simple procedures and tests with lower risks of complications performed outside the hospital, no 24-hr care provided and can be specialized
audiologist
deals with hearing loss and hearing related problems
speech pathology
work with patients that have reduced ability to speak
-can come from congenital defects, developmental defects, defects acquired through injury, and defects acquired through chronic disease