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What is a delivery system?
What is a delivery system?
A facility or organization that provides health care services
What are some examples of delivery systems?
What are some examples of delivery systems?
Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and laboratories
What are the four basic components of delivery systems?
What are the four basic components of delivery systems?
Services, Consumers, Health Care Personnel, Payment for Services
How do different hospitals vary?
How do different hospitals vary?
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What kinds of patients does a long-term care facility serve?
What kinds of patients does a long-term care facility serve?
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What are some examples of a medical office?
What are some examples of a medical office?
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What kinds of patients do mental health facilities treat?
What kinds of patients do mental health facilities treat?
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What are some other delivery systems and what do they do?
What are some other delivery systems and what do they do?
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How are government facilities supported?
How are government facilities supported?
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What is the World Health Organization?
What is the World Health Organization?
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What is the goal of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?
What is the goal of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?
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What divisions is the Department of Health and Human Services broken into?
What divisions is the Department of Health and Human Services broken into?
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How are nonprofit agencies supported?
How are nonprofit agencies supported?
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What is the focus of most nonprofit agencies?
What is the focus of most nonprofit agencies?
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What are some examples of nonprofit agencies?
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What purpose does an organizational structure serve?
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Study Notes
Health Care Delivery Systems
- A delivery system is an organization or facility that provides health care services.
Examples of Delivery Systems
- Types of delivery systems include hospitals, long-term care facilities, laboratories, and medical offices.
Basic Components of Delivery Systems
- Services: Offer health care services tailored to specific groups.
- Consumers: Individuals in need of health care services.
- Health Care Personnel: Staff required to administer services.
- Payment for Services: Mechanisms established for service reimbursement.
Variability in Hospitals
- Size: Ranges from small community hospitals to large institutions with diverse services, including treatment, education, and research.
- Ownership: Can be proprietary (profit-driven), nonprofit, government-operated, or religious.
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Types of Services:
- General hospitals treat various conditions.
- Specialty hospitals focus on specific issues (e.g., pediatrics, oncology).
Long-Term Care Facilities
- Primarily serve elderly patients, but may also provide care for those with disabilities or in rehabilitation.
Medical Offices
- Examples include family doctors, eye doctors, and dentists. They can range from solo practitioners to large groups of healthcare professionals.
Mental Health Facilities
- Treat individuals with mental disorders, offer substance abuse counseling, and provide support for abuse victims.
Additional Delivery Systems
- Emergency Care: Immediate assistance for the sick or injured.
- Laboratories: Conduct tests for illness and disease diagnosis.
- Hospice Facilities: Offer care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Home Health Care: Provides therapy and treatment in patients' homes.
Government Facilities
- Supported by taxpayer funding.
World Health Organization (WHO)
- An international agency affiliated with the United Nations, comprised of 192 member countries.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Aims to protect American citizens' health and offer essential services for vulnerable populations.
Divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services
- National Institute of Health: Focuses on disease research.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Researches disease causes, spread, and control.
- Food and Drug Administration: Regulates public food and drug products.
- Agency for Health Care Policy and Research: Establishes standards for health care treatment.
Nonprofit Agencies
- Funded by donations, membership fees, fundraisers, and government grants.
Focus of Nonprofit Agencies
- Typically centered on specific diseases or health issues to conduct research, promote awareness, and provide support for affected individuals.
Examples of Nonprofit Agencies
- Include the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
Purpose of Organizational Structure
- Ensures smooth facility operations by clearly defining employee responsibilities, which can vary in complexity.
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Explore essential concepts related to health care delivery systems with these flashcards. Learn about various types and components of delivery systems, including hospitals and long-term care facilities. Perfect for students in health care management or related fields.
