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Medical Technology
Set #1
Term | Definition |
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Respite Care (Adult Day Care) | Care given to a pt, which allows family members a break from providing daily care. |
Long Term Care | Care provided in a facility in which the pt lives. *It becomes their home* |
Terminal Illness | Pt is expected to die from the illness |
Chronic Illness | Illness that lasts a long time, or an entire life. |
Acute Care | Care given in a hospital. It is a 24 hour skilled care for serious medical conditions. |
Acute Illness | Severe illness that usually has severe symptoms. |
Sub Acute Care (SNF) | Care given in a skilled unit in which a pt requires nsg care, but is not sick enough for a hospital. |
Ambulatory Care (outpatient) | Care given in a setting in which pt walks in and walks out. |
Rehabilitation | Care which provides therapy to assist pt to return to optimum functioning. |
Home Health Care | Care provided in a pt's home. |
Hospice | Care provided to a pt who has 6 months or less to live. |
Medicare | Government provided health insurance for pt's 65 years old or older. |
Medicaid | Government provided medical assistance for low income pt's. |
Ombudsman | Legal advocate for pt's in a nursing home. *Investigates complaints* |
Restorative Care | Care given to assist a pt to maintain optimum functioning after rehab care. |
OBRA | Law which sets up standards for nursing homes and nurse aide training. |
MDS | Minimum Data Set. Form which allows assessment of LTCF (long term care facility) pt. |
HIPPA | Law which mandates confidentiality about medical information or records for pt. |
Comfort Care | Care provided to dying pt's, Includes only things that will keep pt warm, dry, and comfortable. *NO HEROIC MEASURES* |
Life Support | Using ventilator, CPR, cardiac medications and other aggressive methods to keep pt alive. |
Resuscication | Providing breaths and chest compression's for a pt without breathing or also a pulse. |