Chapter 1 Hartman's Workbook
HMOs (health maintenance organizations)
A health plan that states that customers must use a particular doctor or group of doctors
PPOs (preferred provider organizations)
A network of providers that contract to provide health services to group of people
Home health aides may...
Clean or shop for groceries
Managed care
Cost-control strategies for health care
What is the most important thing for a nursing assistant to know about the residents in her care?
Each resident is an individual with his or her own abilities and needs
T or F Nonprofit organizations cannot own long-term care facilities
F
Care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live is called
Hospice care
Why is it important for nursing assistants to care for each resident as a whole person instead of treating only his or her disorders and disabilities?
It is important because some residents do not have support systems.
Assisted living facilities are initially for
People who need some help with daily care
Care given by specialists to restore or improve function after an illness or injury is called
Rehabilitation
People who live in long-term care facilities are usually called ___ because it is where they live for the duration of their stay.
Residents
T or F Long-term care facilities may offer assisted living, subacute care, or specialized care
T
T or F facilities that offer specialized care must have specially trained employees
T
Most conditions seen in long-term care are chronic. What does this mean?
The conditions last a long time
Which of the following statements is true of adult day services? a) This type of care is for people who need to live in the facility where care is provided b) This type of care is for people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours c) Most people who need adult day services are seriously ill or disabled d) Many types of outpatient surgeries are performed at adult day services centers
b) This type of care is for people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours
More than half of residents in long-term care facilities are
female
In general, residents who stay at a facility for more than six months
need 24-hour care
Payers
people or organizations paying for healthcare services
Providers
people or organizations that provide health care
facilities
places where healthcare is delivered or administered
Another name for a long-term care facility is
skilled nursing facility