The increase in the number of older adults
What factor has stimulated growth in health care career opportunities in independent and assisted living facilities?
residential care facility
A long term care facility that provides physical and emotional care to those unable to care for themselves is called a_____
over 13 million
how many people are currently employed in the health care industry?
government
veterans administration hospital are an example of ________ hospitals.
health maintenance organization
facilities that provide total health care directed toward preventive care are called____
all health care provided to a patient must have a purpose
What is the basic principle behind managed care?
nonprofit
voluntary agencies are also called ____ agencies
there must be a clear line of authority or chain of command
What is the basic principle behind the organizational structure of a health care facility?
National
the U.S. department of health and human services(USDHHS) is an example of what type of government health agency?
sources of funding
What factor determines the broad classification of hospitals?
optical centers
What type of health care facility provides vision examinations and prescribes corrective eyewear?
health insurance plans
individuals and families rely on _____ to cover the health care costs they incur
hospice
a care provided to terminally ill persons whose life expectancy is no more than six months is known as _____
emergency care or urgent care clinic
a clinic providing care to acutely ill or emergency treatments is called an_______
palliative
Hospice agencies provide what type of care?
a medical assistance program for persons of low income
Which of the following phrases best describes medicaid?
industrial health care centers or occupational health clinics
facilities that provide health care to employees of companies are called______
standardization of electronic medical records
one of the benefits of the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) is to provide_____
to provide heath care access, portability, and renewability
in addition to preventing health care fraud and abuse, tax saving accounts, revenue offsets, and enforcement of group health plan requirements, what other component is part of the HIPAA
an extended or skilled
________care facility provides rehabilitative and skilled nursing care to prepare to return to their home environment.
general
what type of hospitals provide treatment for a broad range of conditions?
a federal governmental insurance program for people 65 or older
which of the following phrases best describes medicare?
tricare
the health insurance plan that provides care for military personnel and their families and those retired from the military is called____
health education
in addition to providing emergency care to students and teachers, school health services focus on providing screening tests for students and promoting ______
genetic counseling centers
what type of health care agency provides diagnostic and counseling services to women or couples who are pregnant or considering pregnancy?
National Institutes of Health(NIH)
the government agency whose focus is research on disease is called the _______
worker's compensation
the health insurance plan that provide treatment for workers injured on the job is called____
200 different health careers
the health care industry employs people in over ______
long term care
what type of health care facility provides care to older adults and those with disabilities or chronic illnesses?
preferred provider organization(PPO)
what term describes a health insurance plan provided to employees by companies who contract with certain health care agencies to provide certain types of care at reduced rates?
medicare
the federal program providing health care to persons age 65 or over is called______
nursing care, personal care, various therapies, and homemaking
home health care agencies provide what type of health care services?
outpatients
patients who receive health care without being admitted to a hospital are called___
assisted living facilities
type of living arrangement where various kind of services are available to self sufficient individuals who need help with basic needs such as medication and transportation
health maintenance organizations(HMO)
form of health insurance plan that focuses on preventive health care services
agency for health care policy and research (AHCPR)
researches quality of health care delivery and identify standard of treatments that should be provided by health care facilities
medigap
health insurance policy that helps pay expenses not covered by medicare
emergency care services
providing care to victims of accident or sudden illness
occupational safety and health administration
establishes and enforces standards that protect worker from job related injuries and illnesses
health insurance portability and accountability act
states regulations and requirements to be met by all health care agencies
school health services
services for students in school and colleges who require emergency care or care for sudden illness
mental health
care of patients who have mental disorders and diseases
centers for disease control and prevention(CDC)
federal agency concerned with causes, spread, and control of diseases in populations
industrial health care centers
provide health care for employees of a company, such as emergency care and teaching accident prevention
national institutes of health
involved in research on diseases
hospitals
major health care facilities that vary in size and type of services provided
voluntary agencies
agencies supported by donations and grants
laboratories
perform special diagnostic test
food and drug administration(FDA)
regulated food and drug products sold to the public
rehabilitation
process of helping patients with physical or mental disabilities regain maximum self care and function
dental offices
facility providing dental services, either general or specialized
world health organization(WHO)
international agency sponsored by united nations
clinics
health care facilities