VR Unit 1 Terms
Advanced Practice: Specialized clinical roles requiring education beyond basic licensure to handle complex problem-solving and advanced patient care
Certification: Formal verification and recognition of a professional's proficiency and expert knowledge within a specific clinical or technological field
Clinical Pathways: Multidisciplinary, evidence-based guidelines that standardize the processes and care plans for specific medical conditions during simulations
Functional Method: instructional or delivery model that assigns specific tasks to personnel to maximize efficiency and learner engagement
Independent: clinical or educational approach where individuals take full responsibility for their tasks and learning independently of direct supervision
Interdependent: Collaborative healthcare activities performed in coordination with other members of a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care
Patient-Centered Care: care delivery philosophy that prioritizes the specific needs, values, and preferences of the individual patient
Primary Care Method: nursing model where primary nurse is responsible for the total planning and delivery of care for a patient throughout their stay
Skill Mix: The specific distribution and ratio of different staff levels, within a healthcare environment
Team Method: collaborative delivery model where a group of providers led by an rn works together to care for a group of patients
Acute Care: Immediate, short-term treatment and stabilization for patients experiencing severe or urgent medical conditions
Assisted Care: Residential facilities providing assistance with activities of daily living for individuals who still maintain a certain level of independence
Home Health Nursing: Professional medical and nrsing services delivered directly to a patient within their own place of residence
Hospice Care: Specialized care focused on providing comfort and support for individuals who are in the final stages of a terminal illness
Long-Term Care: Continued medical and personal support provided over an extended period for those with chronic illnesses or long-term disabilities
Palliative Care: Medical care focused on relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients facing any stage of a serious illness
Primary Care: The first point of contact in the healthcare system for routine check-ups, preventative care, and basic disease management
Residential Care: Non-medical housing facilities that offer 24 hour supervision and personal care support for residents
Skilled Nursing Facility: Institutions that provide high-level professional nursing care and intensive rehabilitation services around the clock
Coinsurance: The specific percentage of healthcare costs that a patient is required to pay after their insurance deductible has been met
Copayment: predetermined, fixed fee that a patient must pay at the time of receiving a specific medical service or office visit
Deductibles: The fixed out-of-pocket amount a patient is required to pay for services before their insurance provider begins to cover costs
Health Maintenance Organization: A structured insurance plan that provides services through a network of providers and requires a primary care physician’s referral
Managed Care: Healthcare delivery systems designed to control costs and ensure quality through the use of provider networks and utilization reviews
Medicaid: A joint federal and state insurance program that offers health coverage to individuals with limited income and resources
Medicare: A federal health insurance program primarily intended for people aged 65 or older and younger individuals with specific disabilities
Preferred Provider Organizations: insurance arrangement that allows patients to choose any provider but offers lower costs for using network-preferred clinicians
Premium: The regular monthly or periodic payment made by an individual to maintain their health insurance coverage
Private Pay: payment method where the individual pays for healthcare services directly out of their own funds without insurance involvement
Prospective Payment System: reimbursement system where Medicare or other insurers pay a fixed, predetermined amount for patient care based on diagnosis