unit 5 Flashcards
acute care
brief
behavioral and mental health
psychological
ambulatory
outpatient
HQ: Atlanta, GA, cause spread and control of disease in population
Centers for disease control (CDC)
Geneva, Switzerland- compiles disease and statistical information
World Health Organization (WHO)
Washington D.C.- health problems of US
US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
Bethesda, MD- part of USDHHS, research of disease
National Institutes of Health
Rockyville, MD- improves quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Washington D.C.- association of individuals providing insurance
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
Silver Spring, MD- regulates publicly sold food and drug products, 1906
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Washington D.C.- empower families to be economically independent and productive, in charge of welfare, child support and child care
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
est. 1965, directs state health, decides if agencies are meeting needs
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Why was CMS needed?
increasing age and decreasing income
1970, US Department of labor to govern work place safety
Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA)
What does OSHA require?
development of state plans
How has OSHA helped in healthcare workplaces?
- understand issues
- create management systems
- handle patient safety
1989, benefits for veterans and families
US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
Washington D.C.- inform of dangers, provide educational information, support medical research, and obtain product feedback
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
North Bethesda, MD- protect, promote, and advance health of the nation
Surgeon General and US Public Health Service (USPHS)
Washington D.C.- collect, analyze and publish aspects of econ and society
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
2002
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Department of Homeland Security sections
FEMA, NIMS, NPS
FEMA
federal emergency management agency- disaster assistance and relief
NIMS
national incident management system- guides governmental, nongovernmental, and independent organizations to work together
NPS
national preparedness system- allows nation to train and prepare
1798- protect, promote and advance health and safety of the nation
US Public Health Service (USPHS)
accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations
Joint Commision (JCAHO)
Joint Commission key principles
mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
American Cancer Society
improve lives of those with cancer
American Heart Association (AHA)
fight heart disease and stroke
American Red Cross (ARC)
provide and prepare for victims of disaster
March of Dimes
fight for health of moms and babies
career pathways of health science
administrative, informational, therapeutic, diagnostic, support
administrative
people who run hospital
informational
documents and processes information
therapeutic services
treatment to patients
diagnostics
cause of illness or injury
support
background support for all of hospital
