1. 1.03 PP1 Healthcare Agencies

2. Public Healthcare Systems
Provide healthcare to everyone. Children, women, men, elderly, unemployed, and disabled. Often seen in other countries as National healthcare Plan (Europe and Canada) No cost to the patient, but high taxes!
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3. Public Healthcare Systems
AKA: National Healthcare Plan
Provide healthcare to all citizens
Often seen in other countries
Canada
Europe
No cost to the patient
Residents pay high taxes
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Private Healthcare
Systems
Predominate system in the United States, but US uses a combination of public and private funding. Individuals purchase health insurance plan and/or pay out-of-pocket.
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5. Private Healthcare Systems
Individuals purchase a health insurance plan and/or pay out-of-pocket.
Predominate system in the United States
Systems in the United States are a combination of public and private funding.
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national
non-profit
in-patient
out-patient
government
state
local
international
for-profit
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7. Government Healthcare Agencies
NIH
CDC
OSHA
Government Healthcare Agencies
AHCPR/AHRP
FDA
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GHA International
World Health Organization (WHO)
founded in 1948
assess health trends
compile statistics related to disease
investigate health problems worldwide
publish health information
Government agencies are supported by taxes.
Sponsored by the United Nations
Compile statistics related to disease
Publish health information
Investigate health problems worldwide
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9. GHA National U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
investigate health problems in the United States
prevent disease by immunizations
provide comprehensive health services
publish health information
compile statistics related to disease
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10. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
GHA National
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
World’s leading research organization
Research includes
AIDS cancer
Alzheimer’s diabetes
arthritis heart disease
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11. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
GHA National -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
disease control
disease prevention
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12. GHA National - (USDHHS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- regulates safety of food and cosmetics
- regulates safety and efficacy of drugs, biological
products and medical devices
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13. GHA National - (USDHHS)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Formerly called: Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR)
investigate quality of healthcare delivery
establish standards for healthcare treatment
Established in 1991
Research quality of healthcare delivery
Identify standards of treatment
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14. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
GHA National
ABC
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Division of the US Department of Labor
- create job safety standards
- implement job safety standards
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OSHA
ABC
OSHA standards specific to healthcare include:
- personal protective equipment
- blood borne pathogens
- hazard communication
- ergonomics
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16. Government Healthcare Agencies - State - (USDHHS)
N. C. Department of Health and Human Services
(NCDHHS)
Functions to provide many services:
Adoption Medicaid
Deaf/blind services Mental health services
Emergency services Pregnancy services
Food and nutrition services Senior centers
In-Homes Aides Vital records
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17. GHA State - (USDHHS)
N. C. Department of Health and Human Services - (NCDHHS)
Functions to provide information:
Disease and health information Safety
End of life issues Teen issues
Environmental health Wellness
Minority health
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18. GHA Local - (USDHHS, NCDHHS)
County Health Department
Services provided:
Communicable disease control Laboratory services
Health inspections Oral health
Immunizations Woman and child health
Provides information
Health education
Statistics related to health, birth and death
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19. Private Healthcare Agencies
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20. Private Healthcare Agencies Non-Profit
Supported by
donations
fees
fundraisers
grants
Usual focus:
one disease or condition
related group of disorders
Examples
Non-Profit Agencies are supported by donations, fees, fundraisers and grants. They usually focus on one disease or a related group of disorders. Non-profit agencies participate in research, public awareness and patient services.
1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

21. Private Healthcare Agencies Non-Profit
Participate in:
Non-Profit Agencies are supported by donations, fees, fundraisers and grants. They usually focus on one disease or a related group of disorders. Non-profit agencies participate in research, public awareness and patient services.
services
education
research
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Day 2 HCA
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23. Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
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24. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit
Provide patient services
Expect monetary profit
Use profit for agency growth and to increase services
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25. PHCA - For-Profit - Inpatient-
A facility where patients stay
overnight to receive medical
care and treatment.
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26. PHCA - For-Profit - Inpatient-
Hospital
Mostly inpatient services with some outpatient
services
Type is determined by size, ownership, and
services offered.
General
Specialty
Government
University or college medical centers
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27. General hospitals treat wide variety of conditions and age groups
Pts are hospitalized a short time (few days to a few weeks)
Provide a range of diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency services
Diagnostic = pertaining to the determination of the nature of a disease or injury by examining (e.g. using x-rays and laboratory tests)

28. Specialty hospitals
Provides care for specific illnesses, such as chronic diseases, tuberculosis, and psychiatric problems.
Chronic = continuing over many years or a long time
Patients/clients are usually hospitalized in these
facilities for a long time.
St. Jude’s Hospital for children is an example of a specialty hospital. It is known for its cancer treatments and treatments of burns.

29. University/College Medical Centers
Provide services, research and education
Can be funded by private or govt. sources

30. Veterans Health Administration
Federally supported
Provide care for veteran who served in the armed forces

31. CONVALESCENT CARE
For elderly people needing nursing services and personal care.
For physically ill or injured people who require extended care for recovery.
Examples:
nursing homes
long-term care facilities.

32. PHCA - For-Profit - Inpatient-
Long Term Care Facilities
Care provided to patients who:
- have chronic conditions or disabilities that require assistance with daily activities
- are adults over the age of 18
- need long term or short term care
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33. PHCA - For-Profit - Inpatient-
Types of long term care facilities
Adult care homes
Assisted living facilities
Continuing care retirement communities
Nursing homes
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34. Nursing/Geriatric homes
Provide physical and emotional care
For individuals who cannot care for themselves
Help with ADLs, provide safe and secure environment and promote social interaction.

35. Extended care facilities Skilled care facilities
skilled nursing and rehabilitative care
Prepare residents for return to home or long
term facility.
Examples:
dialysis
tx for CA pts

36. Independent living Assisted living facilities
Person rents or purchases unit in facility
Provides meals, laundry, housekeeping, transportation, social events and basic medical care.

37. PHCA - For-Profit - outpatient
Patient receives ambulatory care.
Patient does not stay overnight in the facility.
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38. AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC
Facilities where several physicians with different specialties combine their practices.
Specialties = fields of study or professional work. Ex: pediatrics & orthopedics
Allows the patient to have immediate care for many different illnesses

39. PHCA - For-Profit - Outpatient
Adult Day Care
Care for elderly people who are able to live at home with their families but need care when the family is away.
Provides activities, rehabilitation, and contact with other people
medications given
aided in mobility

40. PHCA - For-Profit - Outpatient Doctors’ Offices
Provide Services such as diagnosis, exams, treatment, lab testing, minor surgery, etc.
Specialize (Ex: Cardiology & Obstetrics)
Privately owned establishments
Employs variety of HCPs

41. PHCA - For-Profit - Inpatient- Emergency Care
Provide special care for
accidents or sudden
illnesses
Examples:
Ambulance services: private and govt.
Rescue squads: frequently operated by fire departments.
Double click on the speaker in the lower L corner for siren.
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42. PHCA - For-Profit - Inpatient- Emergency Care
ER – operated by hospitals
Helicopter or airplane – fly clients so that they receive care asap.

43. PHCA - For-Profit - Outpatient- Home Health
Meds.
Homemaking
Nursing Care
Therapy
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44. PHCA - For-Profit -Outpatient Hospice Care
Life expectancy is less than 6 months
Family care
Palliative care, death with dignity
Counseling for the family and support after the patient’s death
Patient care
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45. PHCA - For-Profit – Outpatient Industrial Healthcare
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46. PHC - For-Profit- Outpatient Laboratory Services
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47. Mental Health Services
Counseling
Chemical/Physical
Abuse Tx
Clinics / Hospitals
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48. PHC - For-Profit- Outpatient School Health Services
Health Education
Counseling
Mostly care for young, healthy students.
Provide care for acute illness and injury.
Provide health maintenance procedures such as physicals, and immunizations.
Promote healthy behaviors, educate
Counseling services
Screenings
Vision, Hearing, dental
Emergency Care
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