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Key terms- Health
Chapter 2 Key Terms for Intro to Health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AHCPR | Agency for Health care Policy and research. -federal agency to research the quality of health care and identify standards of treatment that should be provided. -established 1990 |
| assisted living facilities | -allows people who can care for themselves rent or purchase an apartment in the facility. -provides meals, housekeeping, etc. |
| CDC | -Center for Dieasase Control and Prevention -another division of the USDHHS -concerned with causes, spreads, and control of diseases in populations. |
| clinics | -also called satellite clinics or satellite centers -health care facilities found in many types of health care. -group of medical or dental doctors whom share a facility |
| dental offices | -vary in size -some privately owned by 1 or more dentists, and some are dental clinics that hire a group of dentists. -include general care provided to all age groups or specialized care for offered age groups -or for certain dental conditions |
| emergency care services | -provide special care for victims in accident or sudden illnesses. -includes ambulance,rescue squads,emergency care clinics, emergency rooms,and helicopter or plane. |
| FDA | -Food and Drug Administration -federal agency responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public. |
| genetic counseling centers | -can be private facilities or public(hospitals, clinics, etc.) -counselors work with couples or individuals who are pregnant or considering a pregnancy. |
| health departments | -provide health services as directed by the USDHHS -provide specific services needed by the state or local community(immunization,etc.) |
| health insurance plans | -to lower the cost of health care and ensure citizens can afford health care |
| HMOs | -Health maintenance organization -another type of health insurance plan where a monthly fee or premium is paid for membership. -fee stays the same regardless of amount of health care used. |
| home health care | -designed to provide care in the patient's house. -frequently used by elderly and disabled. |
| hospice | -provide care for terminally ill persons with life expectancies of 6 months or less. |
| hospitals | -one of the major types of health care facilities. -vary in size |
| independent living facilities | -allows individuals to purchase an apartment where health care, food, and housekeeping is provided. |
| industrial health care centers | -"occupational health clinics" -found in large companies or industries -provide health care for employees of the industry by performing basic examinations, teaching accident prevention and safety, and providing emergency care. |
| laboratories | -often a part of other facilities but can operate as separate health care services. -perform special diagnostic tests such as blood or urine tests. |
| LTCs or LTCFs | -Long term care facilities -mainly provide care for elderly 0also prvide care for handicapped or disabled |
| managed care | -all health care provided to a patient must have a purpose |
| Medicaid | -a medical assistance program operated by individual states. |
| medical offices | -offices that specialized in a certain condition(cardiology) or age group(pediatrics) |
| Medicare | -a federal government program that provides health care for almost all individuals over the age of 65 |
| mental health facilites | -treat patients with mental disorders and diseases |
| NIH | -National Institutes of Health -a division of the USDHHS involved in research on disease |
| nonprofit agencies | -supported by donations, membership fees, fundraisers, and federal or state grants. -provide health services at national, state and local levels |
| OSHA | -Occupational Safety and Health Administration -establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses. |
| optical centers | -eye care -provide vision examinations, prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, and check for the presence of eye diseases. |
| organizational structure | -indicates areas of responsibility and lead to the most efficient operation of the facility. |
| PPO | -preferred provider organization -another type of health insurance plane provided by large industries that forms a contract with certain health care agencies. |
| rehabilitation facilites | -provide care to help patients with physical or mental disabilities obtain maximum self-care and function. |
| school health services | -found in schools and colleges |
| TRICARE | -military and those on duty health care(for them and their families). |
| USDHHS | -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -a national agency that deals with the health problems in the US |
| voluntary agencies | -non profit agencies -supported by donations, membership fees, fundraisers, and federal or state grants. -provide health services at national, state and local levels. |
| Workers' Compensation | -health insurance plan providing treatment for workers injured on the job. -administered by the state |
| WHO | -World Health organization -international agency sponsored by the UN 0publushes health info. and investigates and and addresses serious health problems throughout the world. |
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