Health Exam Three

in group medical practices, managers work closely with who?

physicians

pharmacists

professional who actually dispense the prescribed medication

True or false: for a pharmacist, A license is required in all states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories

true

managers

will be needed to oversee the computerization of patient records and ensure security as required by law

hospitals

will continue to be the largest employer of health services managers

Think about Dr. Moorhouse's story about his dad. He made the following statement about health professionals working in a clinical setting several times, it is not about you it is about _____________________ .

your patient

pharmacists are becoming more involved in

counseling patients and planning drug therapy programs

pharmacotherapists

specialize in drug therapy and work closely with physicians. They may make hospital rounds with physicians, talking to patients and monitoring pharmaceutical use.

healthcare executives also referred to as medical and health services managers or healthcare administrators

plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of health care.

physical therapists do what?

provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health

chief executive officer (CEO)

provides overall management direction, but also is concerned with community outreach, planning, regulation, and negotiation. often speaks before civic groups, promotes public participation in health programs, and coordinates the activities of the hospital or facility with those of government or community agencies. also, institutional planning, who must continually assess the need for services, personnel, facilities, and equipment.

Dr. Moorhouse also gave advice about addressing and communicating with a selecting committee. He said to be more than you major, know your _______.

strengths

employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow

17%

radiopharmacists or nuclear pharmacists

apply the principles and practices of pharmacy and radiochemistry to produce radioactive drugs.

demand in medical group practice management will grows because

as group practices becomes larger and more complex.

True of False: Requirements include completion of at least 2000 hours of clinical work or completion of an APTA-accredited program in a specialty area and passing an examination.

true

True or False: All states regulate the practice of physical therapy

true

what are the three functional levels of administration

executive, internal management, and specialized staff

According to Dr. Lulofs-MacPherson there are some grey areas where OT and PT overlap. In general, an occupational therapist tends to be more focused on evaluating and diagnosing movement dysfunctions as well as treating a person's injury itself. An occupational therapist will be more likely to diagnose and treat the physical source of the problem; the injured tissues and structures.

false

The presenters emphasized teams. Which type of teams are formed to take care of specific problems such as a mental health team or a coronary care team?

functional

clinical managers

have training or experience in a specific clinical area and have more specific responsibilities than do generalist establish and implement policies, objectives, and procedures for their departments; evaluate personnel and work quality; develop reports and budgets; and coordinate activities with other managers.

interoperability

having all the computers working together

nutrition support pharmacists

help determine and prepare the drugs needed for nutrition.

health services managers

individuals in many different positions who plan, organize, and coordinate the delivery of healthcare.

physical therapist work to prevent what?

injury and loss of mobility, developing fitness and wellness programs to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

assistant administrators

large facilities usually have several, they aid the top administrator and handle daily decisions. also direct activities in clinical areas, such as nursing, surgery, therapy, and in non-clinical areas such as information technology and health information management

in smaller facilites top administrators handle what?

more of the details of daily operations such as personnel, finances, facility operations, and admissions, while also providing resident care.

Advanced practice nurses include which of the following?

nurse-midwives nurse practitioners clinical nurse specialist nurse anesthetists

The main point that Dr. Estrada emphasized several times about health administrators is that they facilitate the delivery _______________________________.

of high quality care

employment for health services managers will grow quickly in which facility

offices of health practitioners

The presenters emphasized teams. Which team includes the individual receiving care and their families who are involved in making healthcare decisions with their doctor and other health professionals.

patient-centered

How many hours of continuing medical education must a physician assistant (PA) complete every two years?

100

What is the projected growth rate for APRNs?

31%

Physician assistants are required to work under the supervision of which of the following professionals?

A physician

pharmacist job duties

Advise health professionals and the public on the proper selection and use of medicines. Dispense drugs and medicines prescribed by physicians, dentists, and other health professionals. Understand the use, composition, and effects of drugs and how they are tested for purity and strength. Counsel patients and answer questions about prescription drugs, including possible adverse reactions or interactions. Offer advice about over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Give advice about durable medical equipment and home healthcare supplies.

How many jurisdictions in the United States require physician assistants to take and pass the National Certifying Exam (PANCE)?

All states

Know the dental specialties

Dental public health Endodontics--root canals orthodontics--braces prosthodontics--tooth replacement pediatric dentistry--kids periodontics--gums, implants oral maxillofacial pathology-- oral systemic link oral maxillofacial surgery--trauma, facial deformities, implants, wisdom teeth

Beginning in 2014, how often must a PA pass a recertification examination or complete an alternative program combining learning experiences and a take-home examination?

Every 10 years

True/ False: There are specific undergraduate degrees that are required in order to apply to the MHA program?

False

How are physician assistants different from registered nurses?

Many PAs have prior experience as registered nurses, and others come from varied backgrounds, including military corpsmen or medics, and allied health occupations.

According to Dr. Wood, which is not a tenet or a primary focus of public health?

Market justice

What is a MSL? and what do they do?

Medical Science Liaison They travel a lot person between the position and the industry, explaining how the drugs work, taking the research they know and explaining it thought leader and communicator between doctors and industry brand new field explosive growth can be 70%-90% travel works with physicians or science experts to see what a field....?

can a dental hygienist practice anywhere in the US with a single license?

NO there is individual state license

Can a dental hygienist practice anywhere in the US with a single license?

No there is individual state license

There is the expectation that employment for physician assistants will continue to rise because of which of the following?

PAs are cost-effective

You are currently employed by a group of family practice physicians. This practice includes physician assistants who routinely provide care to patients. Your duties include signing patients in as they arrive for their appointments and gathering their demographic and insurance information. When Mrs. Smith sits down in your office to provide her information, she states that she has a question about the doctor's "assistants." You respond that you will be more than happy to answer her questions or direct her to someone who can. Mrs. Smith asks the following questions. Based on the information you have read about physician assistants, answer the following questions. Are the physician assistants qualified to take care of me?

PAs are qualified through both academic and clinical training.

What role is a physician assistant fulfilling?

Primary Care Physician

Who decides what job duties the physician assistant will be able to perform?

The PAs job duties are determined by the supervising physician and the laws in the state in which they practice.

When does the MHA internship take place? How long is it?

The internship is completed during the summer after the first year of coursework.

true or false: Advanced practice registered nurses require a master's degree; most are also certified in a specialty area.

True

true or false: RNs held about 2.7 million jobs in hospitals in 2014 and employed the majority of RNs, with ~60% of such jobs.

True

physical therapy

a health profession whose primary purpose is the promotion of optimal human health and functioning through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.

where do most physical therapist work?

in offices of other health practitioners and in hospitals

what are the educational and legal requirements for health services managers

must be familiar with management principles and practices master's degree in health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, or business administration is the standard credential for most generalist positions in this field

what are the educational requirements for a physical therapist?

must possess a post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited program to work in this field.

physical therapy encompasses areas of

specialized competence and includes the development of new principles and applications to effectively meet existing and emerging health needs.

According to Dr. Lulofs-MacPherson a licensed physical therapist what is the number one exercise that an individual should be able to do over the long-term that can contribute to their quality of life.

squats

medical science liaison

thought leader and communicator between doctors and industry brand new field with explosive growth can be 70-90% travel work with physicians or science experts to help with field or research needs so that your company can work on that gap

Many of the presenters have discussed the importance of having good teamworking skills to becoming a successful healthcare professional. Having a month to work on the M11 P3: Career Exploration can help facilitate the learning of teamwork and collaboration. Learning the fundamentals of teamwork and collaborative care helps students better understand patients needs. Clinical care is becoming more complex and specialized, forcing medical staffs to attempt complicated health services and quickly learn new methods. The are fewer excuses because when students work together, share information, and solve problems as a team, the outcomes are improved, and assignments more likely to be completed on ________.

time