Health Care Systems

History of Health Care Hippocrates – Father of Medicine -developed organized method of studying body -recorded signs and symptoms of diseases -created high standard of ethics (Hippocratic Oath)

Edward Jenner ( )- developed a vaccine for small pox in 1796 Florence Nightingale ( )-founder of modern nursing; began professional education of nurses

Joseph Lister ( )-started using disinfectants and antiseptics during surgery to prevent infection in 1865 Clara Barton ( ) – founded the American Red Cross in 1881

Jonas Salk ( ) – developed the polio vaccine in 1952

Types of Health Care Facilities Hospitals Long-term care facilities (elderly) Medical/Dental Offices Clinics Emergency Care Services Laboratories Hospice Rehabilitation Facilities

Government Health Agencies 1.World Health Organization (WHO)-international agency sponsored by the United Nations; investigates serious health problems in the world 2.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services- deals with health problems in U.S. only A. National Institute of Health (NIH) – researches disease B. Center for Disease Control (CDC) – concerned with the spread and control of disease 3. Health Departments (state and local) – provides health services as directed by national organization; immunizations, statistics, education, clinics, inspections

Health Insurance Premium – amount paid for coverage (paid to insurance company) Deductible/copayment – amount paid to healthcare provider for service provided Government Health Insurance Medicare – hospital care for individuals over the age of 65 OR and disabled person who has received SS benefits for at least 2 years Type A – hospital/home health Type B – doctor’s services, outpatient therapy (has a premium and a 20% deductible) Medicaid – operated by states; provides health care for anyone on welfare, physically disabled, blind Workman’s Compensation – operated by state; pays injured worker’s for lost wages