Health Care Delivery

Flashcards about Health Care Delivery

What is the primary responsibility of health care providers (doctors)?

Diagnosing and treating illness/diseases.

What is the role of nursing staff?

Practices nursing within a defined scope under directions of a physician.

What do therapy staff members do?

May work under the supervision of an RT; improve or restores mobility, swallow, voice, and speech Function?

What is the role of Rehabilitation staff members?

Assists patients with disabilities to develop, recover, or maintain their skills

What is the duties of laboratory staff?

Medical doctor who examines blood tissues and blood samples.

What is the roles of radiology staff?

Medical doctors who specializes in X-rays, radiographs, and ultrasound machines.

What is the responsibility of a pharmacist?

Distributes prescription drugs/medication.

What is the purpose of dietician?

Develops special dietary needs for patients.

What is the role of social workers?

Provides support to family and patients.

What support is provided by Ancillary staff?

Can provide spiritual care for patients.

What services are provided by Acute Care Hospital?

Provides emergency care, surgeries, inpatient care, diagnostic testing, and possibly outpatient care.

Topic of the flashcards

Health-care Team

Who is responible for dianosing and treating illness / diseases?

Health care providers (Doctors)

Who practices norsing within a define Scope under directions of physician (LPN/LVN, RNs)

CNAs

What is scope of responsibiltiy of Therapy Staff

Evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing problems

Who examines blood tissues and blood samples

laboratory staff

Who collects blood sample

Phloholimist

Who is responsible for Mak-rail, and radiographs, ultrasound machines

Radiology Staff

Who distrubutes precription drugs/medication

Ancillary Staff

Who Provides emergency care, surgeries, inpatient care, diagnostic testing, and possibly outpatient care as well

Acute Care Hospital