Roles of organisations in HSC Flashcards
what is a public sector ?
organisations which are financed and directly managed by the government
what is a private sector ?
organisations run as commercial, profit-making businesses
what is a voluntary sector ?
non-profit making organisations which provide services alongside
what are some types of public sector ?
NHS foundation trust, Adult social care, children’s services, GP practices
what is the NHS Foundation Trust ?
NHS Foundation Trusts are independent organisations-managed by a board of governors, which may include patients, staff, members of the public and members of partner organisations.
what are some different types of HSC settings ?
hospitals
day care units
hospice care
residential care
domiciliary care
the workplace
what is a hospital ?
Inpatient (24-hour care) and outpatient (clinics, day surgery, specialist daytime care)
what is a daycare unit ?
Day care centres for groups like: older people, people with disabilities, people with learning difficulties, people with mental health problems
What is hospice care ?
Improving the quality of life for people with an incurable illness
what is residential care ?
Long-term care of adults and children requiring 24-hour care
what is domiciliary care ?
Care provided in a client’s home
what is the workplace ?
Services to keep a workforce fit and healthy (like access to nurses or counsellors)
