ATI Fundamentals: Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 study guide verified 100%

ATI Fundamentals: Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 study guide verified 100% participants of health care systems - 1. consumers (clients) 2. licensed providers (RN, LPN, MD, PT, OT, etc.) 3. unlicensed providers (assistive personnel) settings of the health care delivery system - hospitals, homes, assisted-living, schools, hospices, occupational health clinics, urgent care, etc. regulatory agencies of health care delivery systems - department of health and human services, FDA, state licensing boards, the Joint Commission (set quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities), etc. health care financing mechanisms - medicare (65 or older and those who have permanent disabilities), medicaid (low income), private plans levels of health care - preventative: focus on educating to reduce and control risk factors primary: emphasizes health promotion secondary: includes the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injury tertiary: acute care; involves provision of specialized and highly technical care restorative: intermediate follow-up care for restoring health and promoting self-care continuing: addresses long-term or chronic health care needs over a period of time safety in health care delivery - minimization of risk factors that could cause injury or harm while promoting high-quality care and maintaining a secure environment for clients, self, and others patient-centered care - caring and compassionate, culturally sensitive care that addresses clients' physiological, psychological, sociological, spiritual and cultural needs, preferences, and values. the client is included in the decision making process evidence based practice - use of current knowledge from research and other credible sources on which to base clinical judgement and client care informatics - the use of information technology as a communication and information-gathering tool that supports clinical decision-making and scientifically-based nursing practice quality improvement - care-related and organizational processes that involve the development and implementation of a plan to improve health care services and better meet clients' nee