1. 1.03 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!
1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

3. Public Healthcare Systems
Also known as 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
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8. Government Healthcare Agencies - International -
World Health Organization (WHO)
Functions:
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. Government Healthcare Agencies - National -
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
Functions:
compile statistics related to disease
investigate health problems in the United States
prevent disease by immunizations
provide comprehensive health services
publish health information
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10. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Functions:
World’s leading research organization
Research includes
AIDS cancer
Alzheimer’s diabetes
arthritis heart disease
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11. Government Healthcare
Agencies - National -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Functions:
disease control
disease prevention
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12. Government Healthcare Agencies - National - (USDHHS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Functions:
- regulates safety of food and cosmetics
- regulates safety and efficacy of drugs, biological products and medical devices
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13. Government Healthcare Agencies - National - (USDHHS)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Formerly called Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR)
Functions:
- 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. Government Healthcare Agencies - National -
ABC
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Division of the US Department of Labor
Functions:
- create job safety standards
- implement job safety standards
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15. Government Healthcare Agencies - National -
ABC
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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. Government Healthcare Agencies - 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. Government Healthcare Agencies - Local - (USDHHS, NCDHHS)
County Health Department
Functions:
Provides services
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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22. Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
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23. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit
Provide patient services
Expect monetary profit
Use profit for agency growth and to increase services
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24. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit -Inpatient-
An inpatient facility is where patients stay overnight to receive medical care and treatment.
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25. Private Healthcare Agencies 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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26. Private Healthcare Agencies 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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27. Private Healthcare Agencies 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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28. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient
Patient receives ambulatory care.
Patient does not stay overnight in the facility.
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29. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient
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30. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Adult Day Care
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31. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Doctors’ Offices
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32. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Emergency Care
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33. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Home Health
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34. Private Healthcare Agencies 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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Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Industrial Healthcare
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36. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Laboratory Services
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Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Mental Health Services
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38. Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Outpatient Clinics
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Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient School Health Services
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
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