week 3: healthcare delivery systems Flashcards
what would be the correct classification for a VA hospital?
public
what is the average length of stay for short term hospitals?
7 days
what are the 3 common ways hospitals are classified?
- Function or care provided
- Length of stay
- Financial support or ownership
the ability to walk or move about
ambulatory
ambulatory in terms of health care delivery
this method encompasses all persons who receive care without an overnight stay.
those whose care requires at least one overnight stay in a health care facility
inpatients
care that is required for an extended period of time, or even for the entire life span
long term care
where can long term care be provided?
at home, in the community, in assisted living, or in nursing homes
any service or program that promotes disease prevention and health maintenance
preventative care
a program that provides health services at home
home health care
the use of technology to provide interactive medical consultations
telehealth/telemedicine
healthcare insurance plan in which insurance companies reimburse patients for the costs of their health care within the limits of the policy and the patient is responsible for any costs not covered
fee for service
health insurance program that provides complete and comprehensive healthcare for the cost of the premium and a fee called a copayment for each visit. Care is provided in specified facilities only
Health maintenance organization (HMOs)
health care contracts that allow private hospitals and physicians to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans similar to health maintenance organizations
managed care systems
a health care insurance system that offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers
preferred provider organization (PPOs)