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Flashcards by Ashlyn Alvarez, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Ashlyn Alvarez
over 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| health care system | a group of people, agencies, and/or institutions that provide health care services to individuals in a variety of settings |
| there are nine major areas of health care profession; what are they? | -ambulatory care centers -acute care hospitals -long term care -home care -doctors offices -specialty hospitals -health maintenance organizations -rehabilitation centers -hospice care |
| what is an ambulatory care center also known as? what do they do? | also known as community centers; they provide health care consultation, treatment, and mediation using advanced medical technology |
| is ambulatory care delivered on an inpatient or an outpatient basis and does it allow overnight stays? | it is delivered on a outpatient stay and it does not allow overnight stays |
| what are some services delivered by ambulatory care centers? | some services are but not limited to, -minor surgeries -therapies -diagnostic testing -preventative services |
| acute care hospitals are also known as _________ *BONUS* what kinds of hospitals can there be? | -hospitals *BONUS* -proprietary (for profit) -charity (nonprofit) -goverment supported |
| what 4 kinds of services do hospitals provide? *BONUS* name an additional 3 | -technical equipment -pharmaceuticals -medical supplies -medical staff and all necessary personnel *BONUS* -diagnosis illnesses -care and treat acute illnesses -includes injuries |
| nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospice care are classified as types of _______ | long term care agencies |
| what do skilled nursing facilities provide? | they provide patients with help regain skills including feeding, bathing and dressing themselves. they require skills of licensed personnel such as a physical therapist or an occupational therapy aide. |
| assisted living facilities work with patients who... | require assistance with daily living activities |
| hospice care focuses on... | caring for patients who are terminall ill usually providing the type care and support they need in the patients home |
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