1 03 Healthcare Agencies Public Healthcare Systems 1

1. 03 Healthcare Agencies

Public Healthcare Systems 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 2

Public Healthcare Systems Also known as National Healthcare Plan Provide healthcare to all citizens Often seen in other countries – Canada – Europe No cost to the patient Residents pay high taxes 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 3

Private Healthcare Systems 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 4

Private Healthcare Systems Individuals purchase a health insurance plan and/or pay out-of-pocket. Predominate system in the United States Systems in the United States are a combination of public and private funding. 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 5

Healthcare Agencies it f o r p on national n in-patient out-pati ent t en m n r e v go state local interna tional t i f o r p r fo 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 6

Government Healthcare Agencies 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 7

Government Healthcare Agencies - International World Health Organization (WHO) Functions: – – assess health trends compile statistics related to disease investigate health problems worldwide publish health information http: //www. who. int/en/ 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 8

Government Healthcare Agencies - National U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Functions: – compile statistics related to disease – – investigate health problems in the United States prevent disease by immunizations provide comprehensive health services publish health information http: //www. hhs. gov/ 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 9

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Functions: – World’s leading research organization – Research includes AIDS Alzheimer’s arthritis cancer diabetes heart disease http: //www. nih. gov/ 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 10

Government Healthcare Agencies - National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Functions: disease control disease prevention http: //www. cdc. gov/ 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 11

Government Healthcare Agencies - National (USDHHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Functions: - regulates safety of food and cosmetics - regulates safety and efficacy of drugs, biological products and medical devices http: //www. fda. gov/ 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 12

ABC Government Healthcare Agencies - National Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Division of the US Department of Labor Functions: - create job safety standards - implement job safety standards http: //www. osha. gov/ 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 14

ABC Government Healthcare Agencies - National Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA standards specific to healthcare include: - personal protective equipment - blood borne pathogens - hazard communication - ergonomics http: //www. osha. gov/ 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 15

Government Healthcare Agencies - State (USDHHS) N. C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Functions to provide many services: Adoption Deaf/blind services Emergency services Food and nutrition services In-Homes Aides Medicaid Mental health services Pregnancy services Senior centers Vital records http: //www. dhhs. state. nc. us/index. htm 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 16

Government Healthcare Agencies - State (USDHHS) N. C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Functions to provide information: Disease and health information End of life issues Environmental health Minority health Safety Teen issues Wellness www. dhhs. state. nc. us/index. htm 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 17

Government Healthcare Agencies - Local (USDHHS, NCDHHS) County Health Department Functions: Provides services Communicable disease control Health inspections Immunizations Laboratory services Oral health Woman and child health Provides information Health education Statistics related to health, birth and death 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 18

Private Healthcare Agencies 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 19

Private Healthcare Agencies Non-Profit Supported by – – donations fees fundraisers grants Usual focus: – one disease or condition – related group of disorders Examples 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 20

Private Healthcare Agencies Non-Profit Participate in: services research 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends educatio n 21

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 22

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Provide patient services Expect monetary profit Use profit for agency growth and to increase services 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 23

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit -Inpatient. An inpatient facility is where patients stay overnight to receive medical care and treatment. 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 24

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Hospital -Inpatient- Mostly inpatient services with some outpatient services Type is determined by size, ownership, and services offered. – – General Specialty Government University or college medical centers 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 25

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit -Inpatient- Long Term Care Facilities Care provided to patients who: - have chronic conditions or disabilities that require assistance with daily activities - are adults over the age of 18 - need long term or short term care 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 26

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit -Inpatient. Types of long term care facilities – Adult care homes – Assisted living facilities – Continuing care retirement communities – Nursing homes 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 27

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Patient receives ambulatory care. Patient does not stay overnight in the facility. 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 28

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 29

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Adult Day Care 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 30

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Doctors’ Offices 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 31

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Emergency Care 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 32

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Home Health 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 33

Private Healthcare Agencies For-Profit Outpatient Hospice Care Life expectancy is less than 6 months Family care Patient care 1. 03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends 34