CAHIMS Ch 1 Exam Review

CAHIMS Ch 1 Exam Review Primary care - >>majority of patient healthcare needs, often the entry point into healthcare, includes screening, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for acute and chronic health problems Secondary care - >>generally more specialized care and can include surgery, cardiology, and other care provided by specialists Tertiary care - >>complex, highly specialized healthcare, often university hospitals, requires sophisticated technology, multiple specialists and subspecialists, a diagnostic support group and intensive care facilities. Examples include trauma centers, burn centers, and neonatal care Hospitals - >>physical structures that house patients who are sick or injured. Person may be admitted in one of two ways: emergency room and evaluated by a team of clinicians- if patient is sick enough then admitted, and a patient may also be directly admitted from a physician's office Rehabilitative facilities or acute rehabilitation hospitals - >>provide care for patients needing comprehensive rehabilitation and medical management often associated with stroke, joint replacement or other serious injury. After surgery or acute illness, a patient may be too frail to return home and may need to spend time in a rehabilitation center for specialized speech, physical, and occupational therapy Skilled nursing facility - >>provide full medical care after a hospitalization. Also provide assistance with activities of daily living, such as meals, personal care, housekeeping, and laundry, while the patient is recovering. Manage transition of acute illness or injury to return home, Avg stay in a SNF is greater than 25 days. Provide long-term care for patients needing residential nursing services for an extended period of time Long-term acute care hospital - >>specialized hospitals designed for patients who need intensive, hospital-level care for weeks or months Adult day care - >>provides meals and activities during the day Independent living - >>typically retirement communities consisting of condominiums or apartments. Residents can usually purchase added services such as meals or housekeeping Assisted living - >>separate apartments or private rooms in a common building where a number of services, such as personal care, medication administration, meals, and housekeeping are provided Hospice care - >>specialized healthcare designed to serve patients with a terminal illness. Focuses on maximizing the quality of life and providing palliative care, including... Continues...