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four types of hospitals
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general, specialty, government, university/college
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four ways hospitals get funded
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private(pateint fees, organizations that support), religious(patient fees, religious support). non-profit(patient fees, donations), government(patient fees, taxes)
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Long-Term Care Facility (Nursing Homes/Entended Care Facilities)
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Weirton Geriatric Center, Valley Haven, Brightwood
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Medical Offices
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diagnosis, examinations, minor surgery
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Dental Offices
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treat diseases and disorders of teeth
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Clinics (Satellite Centers)
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*outpatient-MedExpress, E-Z Care
*rehab-Mainstream *pain-Weirton Medical |
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Emergency Care Services
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provide special care for victims of accident/sudden illness
*ambulance *emergency rooms *life flight(helicopter) *er clinics *rescue squad |
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Types of Labs
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Medical- diagnostic testing(bloodwork)
Dental-make dental appliances(dentures/braces) |
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Homehealth
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four types of services provide:
*nursing *personal care *therapy * |
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Voluntary/Non-Profit Agency
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operate off of donations
*study disease *provide funding for research *promotes public education *some can provide medical equipment/supplies *supply information regarding other community agencies Examples: Children's Miracle Network, Make A Wish Foundation, St. Jude's, Shriners, Operation Christmas Child |
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Medicare
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fed. gov.
-insures people over 65 or those individuals recieving social security benefits for two years with a disability Part A: 1. hospital stay 2.care at extended care facility or home health agency after hospitalization Part B: (pay into) 1.therapy services 2. doctor services 3. outpatient 4.other(med supplies) |
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Medicaid(Welfare)
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1. low incomes 2.children who qualify for public assistance 3.those individuals who are physically disabled or blind
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Workers Compensation
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when there is an injury on the job, workers comp. pays for: 1. health care 2.loss of wages
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manage care
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developed due to rising cost of health care
principle: all health care must have a reason |