Medical Tech Prep 1 Mrs. Carpenter Chapter 1: Intro to Health Care Agencies Pages 1-12

Objectives Define the key terms listed in this chapter Define the key terms listed in this chapter Explain the purposes and services of health care Explain the purposes and services of health careagencies Identify members of the health team and the Identify members of the health team and the n nursing team Describe the nursing service department Describe the nursing service department Describe the nursing team members Describe the nursing team members Describe four nursing care patterns Describe four nursing care patterns Describe programs that pay for health care Describe programs that pay for health care Explain why standards are met Explain why standards are met

AGENCY PURPOSES AND TYPES n Services range from simple to complex. n Purposes of agencies –Health promotion n Physical and mental health are included. n The goal is to reduce the risk of illness. n teaching and counseling about healthy living. n signs and symptoms of illness are learned. n learn how to manage and cope with their diseases

Purposes of agencies- continued n Disease prevention –Risk factors and early warning signs of disease are identified. –Measures are taken to reduce risk factors and prevent disease. – lifestyle changes can prevent health problems. n examples –Diet and exercise can help lower blood pressure. –Immunizations prevent some infectious diseases

Purposes of agencies- continued n Detection and treatment of disease –Diagnostic tests, physical examinations, surgery, emergency care, and drugs – Respiratory, physical, and occupational therapies – observing signs and symptoms, giving care, and carrying out doctor’s orders

Purposes of agencies- continued n Rehabilitation and restorative care –return persons to their highest possible level of physical and psychological functioning. –starts when the person first seeks health care. – person learns or relearns skills. - Maintaining function is important.

Purposes of agencies- continued n Student learning –Many agencies are learning sites for students. –Students assist in the purposes of health care.

Types of Agencies n Nursing assistants work in many settings. –Hospitals –Rehabilitation and subacute care agencies –Assisted living facilities –Long-term care centers –Mental health centers –Home care agencies – Hospices –Health care systems

APPLICATION #2 TYPES OF AGENCIES n Students will be assigned to groups n Each group will have a type of agency and will find the following information on that agency. –1.purpose –2. services

BELL WORK 1 Identify two purposes of health care agencies 2. List 2 types of health care agencies and the purpose of each that you list 3. Who is the focus of care for health care agencies?

ORGANIZATION -An agency has a governing body called the board of trustees which makes policies following local, state, and federal standard -An administrator manages the agency -Directors or department heads manage certain areas

ORGANIZATION n The health team (the interdisciplinary health care team) – involves staff members who work together to provide health care. –The team’s skills and knowledge focus on the person’s total care. –The goal is to provide quality care. –The person is the focus of care.

ORGANIZATION n Nursing service –a large department. –The director of nursing (DON) is an RN. –Vice president of nursing and vice president of patient services are other titles. –The DON is responsible for the entire nursing staff and the care given.

ORGANIZATION- Nursing Service n Nurse managers (RNs) n -assist the DON. n -responsible for A work shift or nursing area and all nursing care and the actions of nursing staff in their areas

ORGANIZATION- Nursing Service n Nursing education staff: –Plan and present educational programs –Provide the nursing team with new and changing information –Instruct the nursing team on the use of new equipment – Educate and train nursing assistants –Conduct new employee orientation programs

Organization-THE NURSING TEAM n THE NURSING TEAM –involves the individuals who provide nursing care (RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants). –Each member of the team has different roles and responsibilities. – All members are concerned with the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the person and family.

Organization-THE NURSING TEAM n Registered nurses (RNs): n - RNs completed a 2-, 3-, or 4-year nursing program and passed a licensing test. n a. Community college programs n b. Hospital-based diploma programs n c. College or university programs n - RNs must have a license that is recognized by the state in which they work.

Registered Nurses n -RNs may delegate the orders to LPNs/LVNs or nursing assistants n -RN job options depend on education, abilities, and experience. n -report to the nurse manager.

LPN n Licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) n LVN’s only in certain states n LPNs/LVNs:Are supervised by RNs, licensed doctors, and licensed dentists n -Have fewer responsibilities and functions than RNs n - Have less education than RNs

Nursing Assistants n Nursing assistants n give basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN or LPN/LVN. n -title depends on the setting, roles, and functions.

NURSING CARE PATTERNS n Functional nursing n Team nursing n Primary nursing n Case management n Patient-focused care n The nursing care pattern depends on how many persons need care, the staff, and the cost.

PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE n Group insurance –bought by groups for individuals. –employers provide health insurance for employees under group coverage. n Medicare n Medicaid n Prospective payment systems n Managed care

Paying for Healthcare Complete the following assignment in the time given. 25 points for correct answers will be recorded for the related grade. n For each of the following terms related to paying for healthcare answer the questions below. Private insurance Private insurance Group insurance Group insurance Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare Managed care Managed care 1. How is the system paid for?(5 pts) 2. What populations are covered?(5 pts) 3. What services are covered?(5 pts) 4. Does the coverage have any restrictions?(5 pts) 5. What are the restrictions?(5 pts)

The role of the nursing assistant n Provide quality care. n Protect the person’s rights. n Provide for the person’s and your own safety. n Help keep the agency clean and safe. n Conduct yourself in a professional manner. n Have good work ethics. n Follow agency policies and procedures. n Answer surveyor questions honestly and completely.

Care Plan Worksheet n Complete the Worksheet and answer the questions in complete sentences to receive total points for the assignment