Introduction to the Healthcare Industry Unit 1 Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

History of Medicine Basic Medical care has been around since 5000 B.C. with the use of the following:

History of Medicine Basic Medical care has been around since 5000 B.C. with the use of Drugs Surgery treatments

History of Medicine Father of Medicine Hippocrates 450 B.C.

History of Medicine Father of Medicine Hippocrates 450 B.C. Developed the scientific approach Hippocratic oath

Hippocratic oath Hippocratic Oath -- Classical Version “I swear by Apollo Physician and Asclepius and Hygieia and Panaceia and all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfill according to my ability and judgment this oath and this covenant: To hold him who has taught me this art as equal to my parents and to live my life in partnership with him, and if he is in need of money to give him a share of mine, and to regard his offspring as equal to my brothers in male lineage and to teach them this art - if they desire to learn it - without fee and covenant; to give a share of precepts and oral instruction and all the other learning to my sons and to the sons of him who has instructed me and to pupils who have signed the covenant and have taken an oath according to the medical law, but no one else. I will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice.I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody who asked for it, nor will I make a suggestion to this effect. Similarly I will not give to a woman an abortive remedy. In purity and holiness I will guard my life and my art.I will not use the knife, not even on sufferers from stone, but will withdraw in favor of such men as are engaged in this work.Whatever houses I may visit, I will come for the benefit of the sick, remaining free of all intentional injustice, of all mischief and in particular of sexual relations with both female and male persons, be they free or slaves.What I may see or hear in the course of the treatment or even outside of the treatment in regard to the life of men, which on no account one must spread abroad, I will keep to myself, holding such things shameful to be spoken about.If I fulfill this oath and do not violate it, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and art, being honored with fame among all men for all time to come; if I transgress it and swear falsely, may the opposite of all this be my lot.

Early Medical Pioneers Andreas Vesalius-modern anatomy

Early Medical Pioneers John Hunter- modern surgery

Early Medical Pioneers Edward Jenner- Immunizations

Early Medical Pioneers Joseph Lister- Father of modern sterilization

Early Medical Pioneers Robert Koch- Father of Disease study

Early Medical Pioneers Louis Pastuer- Father of bacteria/virus

Early Medical Pioneers Florence Nightingale- Nursing

Early Medical Pioneers Clara Barton- Record Keeping

Medicine Today Daily advances in medicine

Medicine Today Daily advances in medicine Medications Diagnosis Procedures Treatment

Future of Medicine What do you think the future of medicine holds?

Health Care Team Any trained individual that performs a specific health care function

Health Care Team Professional Level- College + Graduate school

Health Care Team Professional Level- College + Graduate school- “Doctors” MD- Medical Doctor DO- Doctor of Osteopathy DC- Doctor of Chiropractic DDS- Doctor of Dental Surgery DPT- Doctor of Physical Therapy Phd- Doctor of Philosophy

Health Care Team Licensed or Certified Health Workers 1-4+ years, BS, MS, or certified

Health Care Team Licensed or Certified Health Workers RN- Registered nurse LPN- Licensed Practitioner Nurse LVN- Licensed Vocational Nurse MA- Medical Assistant CNA- Certified nursing Assist PT- Physical Therapist PTA- Physical Therapist Assistant Techs- lab, x-ray, etc………..

Health Care Organizations Organizations that promote, prevent and prepare us in the healthcare world.

Health Care Organizations CDC- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Recognized as the leading United States government agency for protecting the public health and safety of people

Health Care Organizations The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health.

Health Care Organizations The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical research

Health Care Facilities Hospitals- Large multi-room facility that provides healthcare.

Health Care Facilities Hospitals- Large multi-room facility that provides healthcare. Clinic- Small multi-room facility that provides healthcare.

Health Care Facilities Hospitals- Large multi-room facility that provides healthcare. Clinic- Small multi-room facility that provides healthcare. Surgery Center- Small facility that provides surgery only.

Health Care Facilities Hospitals- Large multi-room facility that provides healthcare. Clinic- Small multi-room facility that provides healthcare. Surgery Center- Small facility that provides surgery only. Medical Office- Small office that provides healthcare to a small group

Medical Assisting What

Medical Assisting What Why

Medical Assisting What Why Who

Medical Assisting What Why Who Scope of Practice

What What is a medical assistant? Medical assistants are health care workers who perform the administrative and clinical tasks that keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. Certification is optional.

Why Medical assistants help in a variety of tasks in the medical setting. Medical assistants perform a vital role in the front and back office. As the nursing shortage becomes more severe, the medical assistant becomes more vital.

Who YOU

Scope of Practice Medical assistants are professionals and they are always required by law to work under the direct supervision of a licensed health care provider such as a registered nurse or physician whenever they provide direct (hands-on) patient care procedures.

Scope of Practice Clinical Duties Vital signs (ht, wt, bp, hr, rr, temp)

Scope of Practice Clinical Duties Vital signs (ht, wt, bp, hr, rr, temp) Assisting with various exams and procedures ( EKG’s, eye, ear, orthopedic)

Scope of Practice Clinical Duties Vital signs (ht, wt, bp, hr, rr, temp) Assisting with various exams and procedures ( EKG’s, eye, ear, orthopedic) Injections (if over 18 years old)

Scope of Practice Clinical Duties Vital signs (ht, wt, bp, hr, rr, temp) Assisting with various exams and procedures ( EKG’s, eye, ear, orthopedic) Injections (if over 18 years old) Blood draw (if over 18 years old)

Scope of Practice Clinical Duties Vital signs (ht, wt, bp, hr, rr, temp) Assisting with various exams and procedures ( EKG’s, eye, ear, orthopedic) Injections (if over 18 years old) Blood draw (if over 18 years old) Labs (urinalysis, fecal)

Scope of Practice Administrative Duties Phone techniques

Scope of Practice Administrative Duties Phone techniques Pt scheduling

Scope of Practice Administrative Duties Phone techniques Pt scheduling Charting/Documentation

Scope of Practice Administrative Duties Phone techniques Pt scheduling Charting/Documentation Billing

Scope of Practice Administrative Duties Phone techniques Pt scheduling Charting/Documentation Billing File

Scope of Practice Administrative Duties Phone techniques Pt scheduling Charting/Documentation Billing File Records management

Scope of Practice What you can not do. Examinations

Scope of Practice What you can not do. Examinations Surgery (Minor or Major)

Scope of Practice What you can not do. Examinations Surgery (Minor or Major) Diagnosis

Scope of Practice What you can not do. Examinations Surgery (Minor or Major) Diagnosis Work without a supervising Doctor or Nurse

Scope of Practice What you can not do. Examinations Surgery (Minor or Major) Diagnosis Work without a supervising Doctor or Nurse Discuss results of exams or procedures