Intro to Health Services Test 2

ADL

Activities of Daily Living; basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing, and dressing.

CCRC

Continuing Care Retirement Community; a type of housing designed for older adults that provides various levels of care.

MDS

Minimum Data Set; a standardized assessment tool used in long-term care settings to evaluate residents' needs.

OASIS

Outcome and Assessment Information Set; a data set used to assess adult home health patients and measure outcomes.

ALF

Assisted Living Facilities; residential options that provide personal care services to individuals who need assistance with daily activities.

LNHA

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator; a professional responsible for managing a nursing home facility.

LTC

Long Term Care; a range of services designed to meet the needs of individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities.

DRG

Diagnosis Related Groups; a system for classifying hospital cases into groups for payment purposes.

RUG

Research Utilization Group; a system used to classify patients in skilled nursing facilities for reimbursement. Becomes PDPM

SNF

Skilled Nursing Facilities; healthcare institutions that provide high-level medical care and rehabilitation services.

PDPM

Patient Driven Payment Model; a Medicare payment model for skilled nursing facilities based on patient characteristics.

HHC

Home Health Care; medical and personal care services provided in a patient's home.

PPS

Prospective Payment System; a method of reimbursement in which Medicare pays a predetermined amount for services.

IADL

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living; tasks that support independent living, such as managing finances and medication.

PPACA

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; a comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted in 2010 aimed at expanding access to health insurance.

PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

LIFE

Living independently for seniors

RNAC

Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator

PDGM

Patient Driven Groupings Model

NHRA

Nursing Home Reform Act

CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (SNF)

PCA

Personal Care Attendant (In a ALF)

HHC

Certified Home Care Aid

Home maker

Home care aid

ADS

Activities assistant (ADS)