1.01 Chapter Definitions Crossword

are people or organizations that provide health care, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and agencies
are places where care is delivered or administered, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and treatment centers
are people or organizations paying for healthcare services
is given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour skilled care
is medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist; it is available 24 hours a day
may be short, such as a few days or months, or longer than six months.
the illness will eventually cause death
is provided in a person's home
facilities are residences for people who need some help with daily care, such as showers, meals, and dressing
are for people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is provided
is 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries
is care given in a hospital or in long-term care facility
is usually given for less than 24 hours
is care given by specialists
is given in facilities or homes for people who have approximately six months of less to live
thin tubes inserted into the body to drain fluids or inject fluids
is a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs
is a method, or way, of doing something.
means to find a problem through a survey
is an independent, not-for-point organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations
is a health insurance program that was established in 1965 for people aged 65 or older
is a medical assistance program for low-income people
is a term given to the process of transforming services for elders so that they are based on the values and practices of the person receiving care
emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care, and seeks to build community by recognizing and developing each person's capabilities