Fund Ch 11 Admission Discharge, Xfers & Referrals

Front 1

this means entering a health care agency for nursing, medical or surgical care

Back 1

admission

Front 2

What are some of the things that need done before a patient can be admitted

Back 2

authorization from the dr
collection of billing info by admitting dept
completion of nursing data
develope an initial care plan

Front 3

this admission generally has a length of stay longer than 24 hours an example would be pneumonia

Back 3

planned non-urgent

Front 4

What would an emergency admission be?

Back 4

unplanned stabilized in the emergency dept then xfered to the nursing care unit

Front 5

in this admission the length of stay is shorter than 24 hours; possible return on a regular basis for continued care or treatment ex minor surgery

Back 5

outpatient

Front 6

monitoring required; need for inpatient admission determined within 23 hours

Back 6

observational

Front 7

What are some basic room supplies

Back 7

wash basin
soap dish
emesis basin
water carafe
bedpan & urinal

Front 8

helping a person become familiar with a new environment; facilitates comfort & adaptation

Back 8

orientation

Front 9

What should be done with the patients possessions at admission...especially meds & valuables

Back 9

send them home with family; if that is not possible then put them in the safe

Front 10

the physician determines that the patient needs special tests & technical care

Back 10

medical autorization

Front 11

What are some common patient responses to admission

Back 11

anxiety
loneliness
decreased privacy
loss of identity

Front 12

the termination of care from a healthcare agency

Back 12

discharge

Front 13

this is a process that improves patient outcomes by predetermining postdischarge needs in a timely manner; continues the appropriate community resources for continuity of care; if this is effective it shortens the hospital stay & cuts costs

Back 13

discharge planning

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When should discharge planning start?

Back 14

as soon as the patient is admitted

Front 15

What should be done (if possible) when a patient wants to leave against medical advice AMA

Back 15

the patient needs to sign a AMA form stating they know the risks of leaving

Front 16

this is when you discharge a patient from one unit or healthcare agency and admitting them to another without them going home in beteen

Back 16

client transfer

Front 17

this is a written review of the clients current status given to the recieving health care facility

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transfer summary

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healthcare agency that provides long-term care; it is designed for people that do not meet the requirement for hospitalization ex NURSING HOMES, group homes, assisted living, adult day care, senior & residential communities, home health care, hospice

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extended care facility

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this facility provides 24 hour nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse

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skilled nursing facility

Front 20

this agency provides health related care & service to people because their mental or physical condition require institutional care but not 24 hr nursing

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Intermediate care ex alzheimers or dementia

Front 21

this agency provides extended custodial care with an emphasis on providing food, shelter, laundry services in a group setting

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basic care facility

Front 22

the process of sending someone to another facility for special services

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referral

Front 23

admission scheduled in advance

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planned

Front 24

length of stay less than 24 hours

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outpatient

Front 25

admission unplanned; emergency dept bypassed

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direct admission

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units for patients who were once in critical condition but have recovered sufficiently to require less intensive care

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step down unit