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Skilled Nursing Care

24-hour medical management by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) for medically complex patients.

Long-Term Care

Extended assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing and dressing.

Assisted Living

Residential settings providing meals, social activities, and personal help.

Home Healthcare

Skilled nursing, physical therapy, and personal support provided at home.

Adult Day Services

Daytime medical monitoring and socialization for adults returning home nightly.

diagnosis

A ________ is the formal identification of a medical condition by a physician.

Chronic Conditions

Long-lasting diseases (diabetes, heart disease) managed over a lifetime.

Terminal Illness

Disease with no cure that will ultimately cause death.

Hospice Care

Compassionate end-of-life care focusing on comfort, pain management, and dignity rather than curative treatment.

Alzheimer's Disease

Primary cause of memory loss and cognitive decline.

Lewy Body Disease

Protein deposits affecting thinking and mood.

Parkinson's Dementia

Cognitive impairment following motor disease.

HMO

You usually choose a primary doctor who manages your care. You generally need a referral to see a specialist, but it usually costs less.

PPO

You have more freedom to choose doctors. You can usually see specialists without a referral, but it costs more.

Doctors

diagnose conditions and lead medical decisions.

Nurses

monitor patients, provide treatments, and coordinate care.

CNAs

support comfort, mobility, and activities of daily living.

Respiratory therapists

 assess and treat breathing problems.

Physical therapists

improve movement, strength, and balance.

Occupational therapists

rebuild skills for daily activities and independence

Dietitians

 create nutrition plans for recovery and disease management.

84.9 percent

of LTC residents are over age 65.

66.8 percent

of the resident population is female

76 percent

of residents are white and non-hispanic

Short Stay (6 Months)

One-third of residents: Rehab (post-surgery) or Hospice (end-of-life).

Long Stay (6 Months+)

Two-thirds of residents: Chronic (dementia/ADL needs) or Disability support.

policy

A ____ defines mandatory organizational standards.

procedure

A ____ details steps to execute a policy

Medicare

Adults aged 65+, individuals with end-stage renal disease, or permanent disabilities. (Entirely Federal)

Medicaid

Low-income individuals, families, and qualified individuals with disabilities. (Joint Federal and state partnership)

The Four Parts Of Medicare

Part A - Hospital insurance covering inpatient stays, skilled nursing, and hospice care.

Part B - Medical insurance covering doctor visits, outpatient care, and medical equipment.

Part C - Medicare Advantage plans managed by approved private insurance companies.

Part D - Prescription drug coverage helping pay for doctor-prescribed medications.

CMS

manages both Medicare and Medicaid under the HHS.

Home Care

Covers intermittent skilled care, never 24-hour continuous care.

State Surveys

Surveys done by a state government to collect information about people’s health and healthcare.

Joint Commission

An independent organization checks healthcare facilities to make sure they meet quality and safety standards.

Person-centered care

healthcare that focuses on the individual patient’s needs, choices, and preferences.

Traditional Model

Care centers on fixed staff schedules, rigid meal times, and routines limiting resident choice.

Acute

A sudden, serious condition that usually needs immediate treatment.

Subacute

A condition that is less severe than acute and needs treatment for a longer period, often during recovery.