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Healthcare Agencies
Public Healthcare
Systems
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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
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Private Healthcare
Systems
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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.
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Healthcare Agencies
national
in-patient
state
local
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Government Healthcare
Agencies
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Government Healthcare
Agencies
- International World Health Organization (WHO)
Functions:
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assess health trends
compile statistics related to disease
investigate health problems worldwide
publish health information
http://www.who.int/en/
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Government Healthcare
Agencies
- National U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
(USDHHS)
Functions:
– compile statistics related to disease
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investigate health problems in the United States
prevent disease by immunizations
provide comprehensive health services
publish health information
http://www.hhs.gov/
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Functions:
– World’s leading research organization
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Research includes
AIDS
Alzheimer’s
arthritis
cancer
diabetes
heart disease
http://www.nih.gov/
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Government Healthcare
Agencies
- National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Functions:
disease control
disease prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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Private Healthcare Agencies
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Private Healthcare Agencies
Non-Profit
Supported by
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donations
fees
fundraisers
grants
Usual focus:
– one disease or condition
– related group of disorders
Examples
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Private Healthcare Agencies
Non-Profit
Participate in:
services
research
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education
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Provide patient services
Expect monetary profit
Use profit for agency growth and to
increase services
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
-InpatientAn inpatient facility is where
patients stay overnight to
receive medical care and
treatment.
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
-Inpatient-
Hospital
Mostly inpatient services with
some outpatient services
Type is determined by size,
ownership, and services offered.
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General
Specialty
Government
University or college medical
centers
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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
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
-InpatientTypes of long term care facilities
– Adult care homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Continuing care retirement communities
– Nursing homes
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Patient receives
ambulatory care.
Patient does not
stay overnight in
the facility.
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Adult Day Care
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Doctors’ Offices
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Emergency Care
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Home Health
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Hospice Care
Life expectancy
is less than 6
months
Family care
Patient care
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Industrial Healthcare
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Laboratory Services
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Mental Health Services
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
Outpatient Clinics
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Private Healthcare Agencies
For-Profit
Outpatient
School Health Services
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