Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing Ch. 23 (100% correct solutions)

Routine admission correct answers Admissions that are scheduled in advance Emergency admissions correct answers Admissions that there was no prior planning Managed care plans correct answers Health care plans in which all medical care except emergency care is managed and must be preauthorized by the insurance group Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) correct answers Organizations that provide most outpatient care at organization clinics, may provide inpatient care at organization hospitals, and must authorize usage of outside services Medicaid correct answers State medical car coverage for low income individuals and families Medicare correct answers Medical care coverage provided through social security administration, primarily for people age 65 and over TRICARE correct answers Coverage in civilian facilities for military staff, family, and retirees Deductibles and co-pay correct answers The amounts the insurance carrier may require the patient to pay for care Discharge planner correct answers An RN who organizes and implements the plan for patient discharge Medical social worker correct answers Provides counseling and information regarding long term planning, financial assistance, and community services Do not resuscitate correct answers No code and allow natural death