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Intro Nursing Unit1

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acute illness   illness that comes on suddenly  
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certification   an inspection process for facilities that accept state or federal funds as payment for health care  
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chronic illness   incurable illness but is treatable  
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citation   written notice that informs a facility of violations of OSHA rules  
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client   person receiving care  
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community   people who live in a common area and share common health needs  
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diagnosis related groups (DRGs)   method used by Medicare to determine the number of hospital days required for specific illness days  
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facility   an agency that provides health care  
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health care consumer   person requiring health care services  
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health maintenance organization (HMO)   one type of prepaid health insurance provider  
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hospice   special facility or arrangement to provide care of terminally ill persons  
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hospital   facility for care of the sick or injured  
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Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)   an organization that inspects and accredits health care agencies that meet high quality standards  
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license   a state permit allowing a facility to operate  
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managed care   methods used by insurance by insurance companies to reduce health care costs  
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Medicaid   federal-and state-funded program that pays medical expenses for those whose income is below a certain level  
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Medicare   federal program that assists persons over 65 years of age with hospital and medical costs  
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obstetric   pertaining to pregnancy, labor, and delivery  
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)   federal agency that makes and enforces regulations to protect workers  
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occupational therapy   therapeutic use of work and activities to help patients regain self-care facilities  
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pathology   study of disease  
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patient   person who needs care  
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patient focused care   attention given to mental, physical, and emotional aspects of a person's being  
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pediatric   patient from birth to 18 years of age  
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physical therapy   structed exercise that assists patients to regain mobility skills  
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post-anesthesia recovery (PAR)   area where patients are taken after surgery to recover from anethesia  
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postpartum   after birth  
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prenatal   before birth  
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psychiatric   relating to mental illness  
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quality assurance (QA)   an internal review done by facility staff to identify problems and find solutions for improvement  
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rehabilitation   process of assisting ill or injured person to attain optimal level of well-being and function  
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resident   person being cared for in a long-term care facility  
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respiratory therapy   the department that provides care for patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, respirations, and sleep disorders  
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skilled care facility   long-term care facility  
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speech therapy   treatment to assist a patient to regain communication skills  
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survey   a review and evaluation to ensure that the facility maintains acceptable standards of practice and quality of care  
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surveyor   a representative of a private or governmental agency who reviews facility policies, procedures, and practices for quality of care  
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