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acute care

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brief

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behavioral and mental health

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psychological

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ambulatory

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outpatient

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HQ: Atlanta, GA, cause spread and control of disease in population

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Centers for disease control (CDC)

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Geneva, Switzerland- compiles disease and statistical information

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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Washington D.C.- health problems of US

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US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)

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Bethesda, MD- part of USDHHS, research of disease

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National Institutes of Health

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Rockyville, MD- improves quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

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Washington D.C.- association of individuals providing insurance

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America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

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Silver Spring, MD- regulates publicly sold food and drug products, 1906

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Washington D.C.- empower families to be economically independent and productive, in charge of welfare, child support and child care

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Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

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est. 1965, directs state health, decides if agencies are meeting needs

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Why was CMS needed?

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increasing age and decreasing income

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1970, US Department of labor to govern work place safety

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Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA)

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What does OSHA require?

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development of state plans

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How has OSHA helped in healthcare workplaces?

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  1. understand issues
  2. create management systems
  3. handle patient safety
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1989, benefits for veterans and families

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US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

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Washington D.C.- inform of dangers, provide educational information, support medical research, and obtain product feedback

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Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

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North Bethesda, MD- protect, promote, and advance health of the nation

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Surgeon General and US Public Health Service (USPHS)

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Washington D.C.- collect, analyze and publish aspects of econ and society

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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

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2002

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Department of Homeland Security sections

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FEMA, NIMS, NPS

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FEMA

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federal emergency management agency- disaster assistance and relief

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NIMS

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national incident management system- guides governmental, nongovernmental, and independent organizations to work together

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NPS

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national preparedness system- allows nation to train and prepare

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1798- protect, promote and advance health and safety of the nation

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US Public Health Service (USPHS)

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accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations

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Joint Commision (JCAHO)

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Joint Commission key principles

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mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

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American Cancer Society

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improve lives of those with cancer

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American Heart Association (AHA)

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fight heart disease and stroke

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American Red Cross (ARC)

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provide and prepare for victims of disaster

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March of Dimes

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fight for health of moms and babies

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career pathways of health science

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administrative, informational, therapeutic, diagnostic, support

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administrative

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people who run hospital

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informational

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documents and processes information

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therapeutic services

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treatment to patients

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diagnostics

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cause of illness or injury

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support

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background support for all of hospital

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