U1 CH. 1

Question 1

holistic

Answer 1

focuses on the care of the person as a whole, not just their physical condition/disease (physical & emotional needs are met)

Question 2

mission

Answer 2

another word for purpose

Question 3

hospital

Answer 3

a hc facility that provides treatment for people w/ acute medical/surgical conditions

Question 4

acute care setting

Answer 4

a place where hc is provided for people who require a high level of care (patients have severe illnesses/mentally unstable; short length of stay in facility)

Question 5

patients

Answer 5

people who receive the services of a hospital

Question 6

sub-acute care unit (skilled nursing unit/facility)

Answer 6

a unit within a hospital/LTCF or separate facility that provides care focused on rehab & helping patient move from hospital care to home care

Question 7

long-term care facility

Answer 7

facility for people who are unable to care for themselves at home, but don’t need to be hospitalized (nursing home)

Question 8

residents

Answer 8

people being cared for in LTCFs

Question 9

assisted living facility

Answer 9

type of LTCF where people are able to provide most of their own care, but may need limited help w/ meds, transportation, meals, housekeeping (available 24 hrs/day)

Question 10

home health care agency

Answer 10

provide skilled care in a persons home

Question 11

clients

Answer 11

people who receive care through home health care agencies

Question 12

hospice organization

Answer 12

provide care for people dying & their families; 3-6 months to live grants services; focus: relieving pain, providing emotional & spiritual support for the dying & their families

Question 13

health care team

Answer 13

team made up of many people w/ different knowledge and skill levels; patient is the focus-provide holistic care

Question 14

united states department of health & human services (DHHS)

Answer 14

primary government agency responsible for protecting nations health (has many agencies under it-FDA, CDC, NIH, CMS, AHRQ)

Question 15

omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1987 (OBRA)

Answer 15

law set in place to improve the quality of life for residents living in LTCFs by making sure residents receive a certain level of care

Question 16

the joint commission (TJC)

Answer 16

(established in 1951) sets national standards for all types of hc organizations & officially recognizes those that meet the standards; voluntary inspections; gold seal of approval

Question 17

accreditation

Answer 17

official recognition than an organization meets standards of quality

Question 18

survey

Answer 18

inspection/evaluation of a hc organization/facility

Question 19

occupational safety & health administration (OSHA)

Answer 19

government agency responsible for protecting health & safety standards of american workers by enforcing standards & providing education to improve conditions in workplace

Question 20

group insurance

Answer 20

insurance purchased at group rates by an employer/corporation

Question 21

pre-certification (pre-approval) process

Answer 21

in order to be paid, the hc provider must prove that a persons medical condition meets certain criteria & obtain the insurance company’s go ahead for the treatment before starting treatment