ROP - Health Careers Quizlet PDF

What is a level 1 trauma center? - Hospitals that can handle anything. What are government hospitals? - hospitals that provide care for government personnel and their dependents. - funded by tax payer's money Ex. Veterans Affair (VA) hospital - designated for people that served i...

What is a level 1 trauma center? - Hospitals that can handle anything. What are government hospitals? - hospitals that provide care for government personnel and their dependents. - funded by tax payer's money Ex. Veterans Affair (VA) hospital - designated for people that served in the military. What are specialty hospitals?- hospitals that provide care for special conditions or age groups. Ex. CHOC - Children's hospitals What are general hospitals? - local hospitals that serve local communities. - Treat a wide range of medical conditions. - Usually provide diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency care services. What are University hospitals? - hospitals that provide instructions to aspiring doctors. - provide high levels of care and research - typically a Level 1 Trauma hospital Ex. UCI medical center What are Long Term Care facilities (LTCs or LTFCs)? - facilities that provide assistance and care for elderly patients, individuals with disabilities, or individuals with long term illnesses. What is a Residential Care Facility? - provide basic physical and emotional care for individuals who can no longer care for themselves. - patients live there What are skilled nursing facilities? - provide skilled nursing care and rehabilitative care for patients so they may return home. - Patients live there while they are recovering Ex. Recovery after a major surgery or illness. What are Independent living facilities / Assisted living facilities? - people who can care for themselves will rent or buy an apartment in the facility that will provide them with services. - Expensive What are clinics / satellite centers? - smaller medical facilities that are often linked to a larger hospital or healthcare facility. What are surgical clinics? - clinics that preform minor surgical procedures. - Frequently called "one-day" surgical centers What are outpatient clinics? - clinics that provide care for outpatients (patients who are not admitted to the hospital). What are Urgent, Walk-in, or Emergency Care Clinics? - Non-emergent medical care - provide first-aid What are rehabilitation clinics? - offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy What are optical centers? - provide vision examination, prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, and check for the presence of eye disease. What are emergency care services? - provide special care for victims of accidents or sudden illness. Ex. Ambulance, rescue squads, helicopters, emergency care clinics. What are laboratories? - preform special diagnostic tests Ex. Blood or urine tests What is Home health care? - agencies designed to provide care in patient's homes Ex. Nursing care, personal care, therapy, homemaking (food prep, cleaning, etc.) What are Hospice? - agencies that provide care for people that are terminally ill. - Usually have a life expectancy of 6 months or less. - Offer palliative care (care that provides support and comfort and is directed towards allowing the person to die with dignity). What are Mental Health Facilities? - facilities that treat patients with mental disorders or diseases. What are Genetic Counseling Centers? - work with couples or individuals who are pregnant or considering a pregnancy. What is Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)? - provide total health care services that are directed towards preventive health care for a fee that is usually fixed and prepaid. - HMOs are both health care delivery systems and a type of health insurance. What are Industrial Health Care centers (Occupation health clinics)? - provide healthcare for employees of the industry or business - perform basic examinations, teach accident prevention and safety, and provide emergency care. What are Pharmaceutical Services (pharmacies, chemists, or drug stores)? - link health science with chemical science - A pharmacist prepares and dispenses medication and provides expertise on drug therapy. - also offer over the counter drugs What is the World Health Organization (WHO)? - International agency sponsored by the United Nations - Publishes health statistics and information - Investigates world health problems What are Concierge Medicine? - a type of personalized healthcare - In exchange for an annual or monthly fee, an enhanced level of care is provided by a primary care physician. - The physician is able to care for fewer patients while having more availability. What are Dental offices? - General care provided to all age groups or specialized care offered to certain age groups or for certain dental conditions. What is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)? - National agency that deals with health problems in the US - Aims to protect American Health What is the National Institute of Health (NIH)? - Division of the USDHHS - researches diseases - conducts medical studies - Public Education and Information Hub What is the Center for Disease Control (CDC)? - Division of the USDHHS - deals with the cause, spread, and control of diseases in a large population What is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? - a federal agency that is responsible for regulating food and drug products - Regulates medical devices, cosmetics, medications, and cellphones What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? - Establishes standards that protect workers from job related injuries and illnesses. - Issue standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) What is Agency of Healthcare research and quality (AHRQ)? - a federal agency established to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for Americans. What is Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)? - leads national efforts to build a private and secure nationwide health information exchange. - Goal: improve health care by allowing health information to be exchanged quickly among providers. What are Voluntary agencies (nonprofit agencies)? - supported by donations, membership fees, fundraisers, and federal or state grants. Ex. The Joint Commission. (TJC) What is The Joint Commission (TJC)? - nonprofit, US based organization that was created to ensure that patients receive the safest, highest quality care in any health care setting. Describe the healthcare organizational structure? - system that encompasses a line of authority or chain of demand - indicate areas of responsibility What is a premium? - the fee the individual pays for insurance coverage What is a deductible? - amount of money to be paid by the patient before the insurance will cover the cost. - higher deductible = lower monthly payment (vise versa) What is a co-payment? - a specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service Ex. Going to the ER = $100 What is co-insurance? - Percentage of expenses that are shared between the patient and insurance company. Ex. 80%-20% = 80% insurance and 20% patient What is the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)? - type of health insurance plan -A monthly fee (premium) is paid for membership, and the fee stays the same regardless of the amount of health care used. - Care is directed towards preventive treatment - Only allowed to see doctors within the HMO network - Have to be referred to a specialized doctor through your PCP (Private care doctor) - Cheaper than PPO What is Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)? - type of health insurance plan - provided by large industries - contracted by a health care agency - More expensive than HMO - Able to choose from a large variety of doctors - Able to go straight to a specialized doctor What is Medicare? - A government health insurance - Provides healthcare for people over the age of 65 or with disabilities What is a Medigap policy? - health insurance plan that helps pay medical expenses not covered by Medicare. What is Medicaid? - a government health insurance - pays for health care of individuals with low incomes, children who qualify for public assistance, and individuals who are physically disabled or blind. What is Workers compensation? - health insurance plan providing treatment for injuries on the job. What is TRICARE? - US government health insurance plan for all military personnel. What is Managed Care? - approach that has developed in response to rising healthcare costs. - Employers, as well as insurance companies, want to ensure that money is spent efficiently rather than wastefully. - HMOs and PPOs are the main providers of Managed Care What is Fee for Service Compensation? - health payment plan in which doctors or providers are paid for each service they provide - They are paid a set amount for each office visit, test, and procedure. What is Value Based Compensation? - a health payment plan in which doctors are paid for their performance - Doctors and providers are paid a certain amount for each diagnosis or disease. What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)? - prevents healthcare fraud and abuse (regulated healthcare insurance) - Promotes the use of medical savings accounts - Protects patients Privacy What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? - Allows young adults to be covered under their parents insurance until the age of 26 - mandates all individuals to have a health insurance or pay a tax penalty - requires all insurance companies to charge the same premium regardless of age gender, geographic location, and pre-existing conditions.