Healthcare Terminology Flashcards

Flashcards covering key healthcare terms and their definitions.

ADL

Activities of daily living.

IADLs

Instrumental activities of daily living.

SNF

Skilled nursing facility.

ALF

Assisted living facility.

CCRC

Continuing care retirement community.

RNAC

Registered nurse assessment coordinator.

MDS

Minimum data set (used in skilled nursing facilities).

OASIS

Outcome and assessment data set (used in home health care).

CNA

Certified nursing assistant.

PAC

Post acute care.

PACE

Program of All-Inclusive care for the elderly

CMS

Center for Medicare and Medicaid services.

PDPM

Patient driven payment model (used in skilled nursing facilities).

PDGM

Patient driven grouping model (used in home health care).

HHC

Home health care.

HC

Home care.

ADS

Adult day services.

AIT

Administrator in training.

DCW

Direct care worker.

IRF

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility.

JCAHO

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

LNHA

Licensed nursing home administrator.

MCO

Managed care organization.