Health Care Delivery Systems Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a delivery system?

A facility or organization that provides health care services

What are some examples of delivery systems?

Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and laboratories

What are the four basic components of delivery systems?

Services, Consumers, Health Care Personnel, Payment for Services

How do different hospitals vary?

In size, ownership, and services offered Signup and view all the answers

What kinds of patients does a long-term care facility serve?

Primarily elderly patients, but also those with disabilities or in rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of a medical office?

Family doctor, eye doctor, dentist Signup and view all the answers

What kinds of patients do mental health facilities treat?

Patients with mental disorders, substance abuse issues, and victims of abuse Signup and view all the answers

What are some other delivery systems and what do they do?

Emergency care services, laboratories, hospice facilities, home health care agencies Signup and view all the answers

How are government facilities supported?

By taxes Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Health Organization?

An international agency sponsored by the United Nations with 192 member countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

To protect the health of American citizens and provide essential human services Signup and view all the answers

What divisions is the Department of Health and Human Services broken into?

The National Institute of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Signup and view all the answers

How are nonprofit agencies supported?

By donations, membership fees, fundraisers, and government grants Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of most nonprofit agencies?

Certain diseases or groups of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of nonprofit agencies?

The American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the American Red Cross Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does an organizational structure serve?

To help a facility run smoothly by outlining employee responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

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.
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.