The Health Care Environment Flashcards
large health care institutions that provide a wide range of medical, surgical,
and diagnostic services
Hospitals
equipped to handle complex health conditions, from
emergency care to long-term treatment
Hospitals
cater to every disease but not specific ones
General hospitals
Specializes in a particular or a group of related ailments only
Specialized hospitals
Offers an educational program to future medical professionals
Teaching hospitals
Services Provided
- Emergency services
- Intensive care
- Surgery
- Diagnostics
- Inpatient care
Interdisciplinary approach is collaboration among:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Specialists
- Other healthcare workers
Hospitals
smaller health care settings that typically provide outpatient
services, such as routine check-ups, minor surgeries, and preventive care
Clinics
offers general diagnoses or treatments without an overnight stay
General clinics
provides advanced diagnostic or treatment services for specific diseases or parts of the body
Specialist clinic
Common services: Vaccinations, diagnostic tests, minor treatments
Clinics
Focus: Primary care and specialized services without overnight stays
Clinics
designed to provide care for patients with psychological or
psychiatric conditions
Mental health facilities
an institution providing residential care for people with mental conditions
Psychiatric hospitals
volunteer assistance that provides counseling, assistance or guidance, either in person or by telephone, to persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance
Counseling centers
Centers for addiction of substances such as drugs and alcohol
Substance abuse treatment centers
Services: Psychotherapy, medication management, rehabilitation programs.
Mental Health Facilities
Objective: Stabilize mental health conditions and provide ongoing treatment
Mental Health Facilities
cater to individuals who require long-term care due to chronic
illness, disability, or aging
Long-term Residential Facilities
a private institution providing residential accommodations with healthcare, especially for elderly people
Nursing homes
caters people with disabilities
Assisted living facilities
Services: Medical care, personal care (bathing, dressing), therapy
services.
Long-term Residential Facilities
Focus: Providing continuous care and support for daily living activities.
Long-term Residential Facilities
not that severe but mentally challenged; not just your brain, but behaviors
Psychological
includes higher conditions, severe mental illness
Psychiatric
focused on providing comfort and support to patients with
terminal illnesses
Hospice
Services: Pain management, emotional and spiritual support, family counseling
Hospice
Objective: Enhance quality of life in the final stages, rather than cure
Hospice
Team-based approach: Physicians, nurses, social workers, and
chaplains collaborate to provide holistic care.
Hospice
provided without an overnight stay. _______________________
cater to patients with minor health issues that don’t require hospitalization
Outpatient/Ambulatory Care
Examples: Day surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation
Outpatient/Ambulatory Care
Services: Routine procedures and follow-up care
Outpatient/Ambulatory Care
Convenience: Patients receive treatment and go home the same day
Outpatient/Ambulatory Care
aims to reduce the risk of disease or detect it early
Preventive Care
Services: Immunizations, health screenings, wellness exams, and
lifestyle counseling
Preventive Care
Focus: Promoting health and preventing illness
Preventive Care
Importance: Early intervention reduces long-term health care costs and improves patient outcomes.
Preventive Care
allows patients to receive medical care in the comfort of their homes
Home Health Care
Services: Nursing care, physical therapy, personal care, and medical equipment assistance
Home Health Care
Target group: Elderly, disabled, post-surgical patients
Home Health Care
Benefits: Promotes recovery and independence in a familiar environment
Home Health Care
he provision of health care services using technology such as video conferencing and mobile apps
Telemedicine
Services: Virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and patient education
Telemedicine
Benefits: Increased access to care, particularly in remote areas
Telemedicine
Challenges: Requires stable internet access, may lack personal interaction
Telemedicine
