Healthcare delivery systems

Community Based Healthcare

Healthcare directed toward a specific group within the community

Community based nursing

Case management, public health nurse

Home health nurse

- Provides in-home assessments; directs care, patient teaching, and support; coordinates services; evaluates outcomes

Home health aide

provides hygiene care, cooking, supervision and companionship

Social Worker

Assist in finding and and connecting community resources or financial resources also provides counseling and support

Physical Therapist

Assist with restoring mobility, strengthens muscle groups, teaches ambulation with new devices

Occupational therapist

Helps patients adjust to limitations by teaching new vocational skills and wants to performs adls

nutritionist

Teaches patients about meal planning and diet restrictions

Speech therapist

Assist patients to communicate better and works with patients who have swallowing problems

Respiratory therapist

Provides home follow up for patients with respiratory problems including assessments, oxygen administration and home ventilator care

Mental health services

Support systems for individuals with mental health issues.

Hospice

provides care for the sick, especially the terminally ill. ~6 months to live but not always

Palliative care

supportive medical and nursing care that keeps the patient comfortable but does not cure the disease