Intro to Hocc

CDC

center disease control/ monitors and prevents disease out break

County hospital

clients with low income

Hospice

end of life care

FDA

food drug association/ assures safety of anything that goes in human body

Senior centers

for elderly people who are able to live at home and need care when family is away

Nursing homes

for people who require constant nursing care; problems with daily living

NIH

national institute of health/ conducting and supporting medical research

Home health care

need health services but not hospitalization

OSHA

occupational safety health administration/ imposes safety to prevent injury at work place

Rehabilitation center

provide outpatient care for clients; physical therapy

General hospital

short time

VA

veterans administration/ federally supported care for vets who served in armed forces

WHO

world health organization/ investigates serious health problems every where