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Intro Nursing Unit1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acute illness | illness that comes on suddenly |
| certification | an inspection process for facilities that accept state or federal funds as payment for health care |
| chronic illness | incurable illness but is treatable |
| citation | written notice that informs a facility of violations of OSHA rules |
| client | person receiving care |
| community | people who live in a common area and share common health needs |
| diagnosis related groups (DRGs) | method used by Medicare to determine the number of hospital days required for specific illness days |
| facility | an agency that provides health care |
| health care consumer | person requiring health care services |
| health maintenance organization (HMO) | one type of prepaid health insurance provider |
| hospice | special facility or arrangement to provide care of terminally ill persons |
| hospital | facility for care of the sick or injured |
| Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) | an organization that inspects and accredits health care agencies that meet high quality standards |
| license | a state permit allowing a facility to operate |
| managed care | methods used by insurance by insurance companies to reduce health care costs |
| Medicaid | federal-and state-funded program that pays medical expenses for those whose income is below a certain level |
| Medicare | federal program that assists persons over 65 years of age with hospital and medical costs |
| obstetric | pertaining to pregnancy, labor, and delivery |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | federal agency that makes and enforces regulations to protect workers |
| occupational therapy | therapeutic use of work and activities to help patients regain self-care facilities |
| pathology | study of disease |
| patient | person who needs care |
| patient focused care | attention given to mental, physical, and emotional aspects of a person's being |
| pediatric | patient from birth to 18 years of age |
| physical therapy | structed exercise that assists patients to regain mobility skills |
| post-anesthesia recovery (PAR) | area where patients are taken after surgery to recover from anethesia |
| postpartum | after birth |
| prenatal | before birth |
| psychiatric | relating to mental illness |
| quality assurance (QA) | an internal review done by facility staff to identify problems and find solutions for improvement |
| rehabilitation | process of assisting ill or injured person to attain optimal level of well-being and function |
| resident | person being cared for in a long-term care facility |
| respiratory therapy | the department that provides care for patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, respirations, and sleep disorders |
| skilled care facility | long-term care facility |
| speech therapy | treatment to assist a patient to regain communication skills |
| survey | a review and evaluation to ensure that the facility maintains acceptable standards of practice and quality of care |
| surveyor | a representative of a private or governmental agency who reviews facility policies, procedures, and practices for quality of care |
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