participants of health care systems -
1. consumers (clients)
2. licensed providers (RN, LPN, MD, PT, OT, etc.)
3. unlicensed providers (assistive
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settings of the health care delivery system - hospitals, homes, assisted-living, schools, hospices, occupational health clinics, urgent care, etc.
regulatory agencies of health care delivery systems - department of health and human services, FDA, state licensing boards, the Joint Commission (set quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities), etc.
health care financing mechanisms - medicare (65 or older and those who have permanent disabilities), medicaid (low income), private plans
levels of health care - preventative: focus on educating to reduce and control risk factors
primary: emphasizes health promotion
secondary: includes the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injury
tertiary: acute care; involves provision of specialized and highly technical care
restorative: intermediate follow-up care for restoring health and promoting self-care
continuing: addresses long-term or chronic health care needs over a period of time
safety in health care delivery - minimization of risk factors that could cause injury or harm while promoting high-quality care and maintaining a secure environment for clients, self, and others
patient-centered care - caring and compassionate, culturally sensitive care that addresses clients' physiological, psychological, sociological, spiritual and cultural needs, preferences, and values. the client is included in the decision making process
evidence based practice - use of current knowledge from research and other credible sources on which to base clinical judgement and client care
informatics - the use of information technology as a communication and information-gathering tool that supports clinical decision-making and scientifically-based nursing practice
quality improvement - care-related and organizational processes that involve the development and implementation of a plan to improve health care services and better meet clients' needs
teamwork and collaboration - the delivery of client care in partnership with interprofessional members of the health care team to achieve continuity of care and positive client outcomes
A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (select all)
a. Home health care
b. Rehabilitation facilities
c. Diagnostic centers
d. Skilled nursing facilities
e. oncology centers - a. Home health care
b. Rehabilitation facilities
d. Skilled nursing facilities
A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing mechanisms should the nurse include as federally funded? (select all)
a. Preferred provider organization (PPO)
b. Medicare
c. Long-term care insurance
d. Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
e. Medicaid - b. Medicare
e. Medicaid
A nurse manager is developing strategies to care for the increasing number of clients who have obesity. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a primary health care strategy?
a. Collaborating with providers to perform obesity screenings during routine office visits
b. Ensuring the availability of specialized beds in rehabilitation centers for clients who have obesity
c. Providing specialized intraoperative training in surgical treatments for obesity
d. Educating acute care nurses about postoperative complications related to obesity - a. Collaborating with providers to perform obesity screenings during routine office visits
A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory agencies during a staff meeting. Which of the following tasks should the nurse identify as the responsibility of state licensing boards?
a. Monitoring evidence-based practice for clients who have a specific diagnosis
b. Ensuring that health care providers comply with regulations
c. Setting quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities
d. Determining whether medications are safe for administration to clients - b. Ensuring that health care providers comply with regulations
A nurse is explaining the various levels of health care services to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following examples of care or care settings should the nurse classify as tertiary care? (select all) [Show Less]