Healthcare Terminology Flashcards

Key Acronyms in Healthcare

• ADL: Activities of Daily Living

  • Refers to basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

• IADLs: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

  • More complex daily tasks that enable independent living, like managing finances, medication, and transportation.

• SNF: Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Provides 24-hour medical care and rehabilitation services.

• ALF: Assisted Living Facility

  • Offers housing and personal care services for individuals requiring assistance.

• CCRC: Continuing Care Retirement Community

  • A community providing various levels of care from independent to skilled nursing in one location.

• RNAC: Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator

  • Role responsible for patient assessments and creating care plans in skilled nursing facilities.

• MDS: Minimum Data Set

  • A comprehensive assessment tool used in skilled nursing facilities to assess residents' needs and care planning.

• OASIS: Outcome and Assessment Data Set

  • Used in home health care for assessing and reporting patient outcomes.

• CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Provides basic care for patients in healthcare settings under supervision of nursing staff.

• PAC: Post-Acute Care

  • The phase of care following a hospital stay, focusing on recovery.

• PACE: Program of All-Inclusive Care for Elderly

  • A comprehensive service model that provides medical and supportive care.

• CMS: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

  • U.S. federal agency overseeing the nation's healthcare programs.

• PDPM: Patient Driven Payment Model

  • A payment model for skilled nursing facilities centered on patient needs rather than service volume.

• PDGM: Patient Driven Grouping Model

  • A model for home health care billing focusing on patient characteristics and needs.

• HHC: Home Health Care

  • Service that provides medical care and assistance in a patient's home.

• HC: Home Care

  • Non-medical support services provided in a home setting.

• ADS: Adult Day Services

  • Community-based programs providing social support, health services, and supervision during the day for adults.

• AIT: Administrator in Training

  • A person undergoing training to manage a healthcare facility.

• DCW: Direct Care Worker

  • A professional who provides assistance and care to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

• IRF: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

  • Specialized hospital for rehabilitation services for patients after severe injury or surgery.

• JCAHO: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

  • An organization providing accreditation to health care organizations ensuring quality and safety standards.

• LNHA: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

  • A professional with the required credentials to manage nursing home operations.

• MCO: Managed Care Organization

  • A type of health insurance plan that contracts with healthcare providers to deliver healthcare services at a reduced cost.