Chapter 7: Service Areas Environments and Focuses & Chapter 9: Safety Considerations and Techniques

These flashcards cover key concepts, terminologies, and definitions related to mental health principles, safety considerations, and service areas relevant to the study of Occupational Therapy.

Deinstitutionalization

The process initiated in 1963 that led to a reduction in public psychiatric bed availability.

Social Determinants of Health

Factors that influence health outcomes based on social conditions, including economic stability, education access, and community context.

Microsystem

The closest environment surrounding a person, influencing their interactions with family, home, and community.

Mesosystem

Interconnections between different microsystems, such as family interactions with teachers.

Exosystem

External environments that indirectly influence a person, such as family members at work or government policies.

Macrosystem

The larger cultural context that affects an individual's identity, including cultural attitudes and values.

Chronosystem

The dimension of time that considers the impact of life transitions and environmental changes on a person.

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC)

Facilities that provide mental health services in the least restrictive environments and usually offer community-based support.

Acute Care Inpatient Units

Short-term, intensive hospital care for individuals experiencing severe mental health crises.

Behavioral Units

Hospital units designed specifically for the treatment of individuals with significant behavioral health issues.

Infection Control Precautions

Measures taken to prevent the spread of infections, including standard precautions and transmission-based precautions.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Documents that provide information on the properties of hazardous chemicals used in a facility, essential for safety management.

Psychiatric Emergencies

Critical situations involving mental health disorders, such as suicide attempts or aggressive behaviors.

Partial Hospitalization

A treatment program that provides intensive, structured mental health support while allowing patients to return home each night.

Community-Based Residential Facility-Memory Care

A facility that provides specialized care for individuals with memory issues in a residential setting.