Government Agencies

World Health Organization  Sponsored by United Nations  Investigates serious diseases & health issues across the world

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services  Deals with problems in the United States  3 Divisions  CDC = concerned with cause & spread of disease  (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)  FDA = regulates drug & food products sold in US  (Food and Drug Administration)  OSHA = establishes & enforces safety standards  (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Health Departments  Provide services for community  Examples =  Immunizations  Collection of statistics  Communicable disease control

OBRA  Omnibus Reconciliation Act (1987)  Designed to improve quality of life, care, & safety of residents in nursing homes  Long term care facilities must:  Maintain a ‘homelike’ environment’  Maintain or improve independance

OBRA Requirements 1)Complete State approved training program 2)Successfully complete basic skills test & written exam 3)Periodic evaluations 4)Must work 8h in a two year period in order to renew certificate  Goal is to improve holistic care

Government Programs  Medicare  Must be 65 yrs. old or have a disability  Part A (Hospital Insurance) $0  Part B (Medical Insurance) $115/month  Part C (Medical Insurance)  Part D (Rx Plan)

 Medicaid  Provided by each state  Healthcare for low income families  Covers  Doctor fees  Diagnostic tests  Hospital fees  Rx