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- 4. in a long-term care facility, to find a problem through a survey.
- 8. a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and requires management of symptoms.
- 10. a disease or condition that will eventually cause death.
- 14. the serious loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating.
- 15. medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist.
- 18. personal daily care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and nails, eating, drinking, walking, transferring, and elimination.
- 19. a system or strategy of managing health care in a way that controls costs.
- 22. a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, have certain disabilities or permanent kidney failure, or are ill and cannot work.
- 23. a medical assistance program for people who have a low income, as well as for people with disabilities.
- 25. a thin tube inserted into the body to drain fluids or inject fluids.
- 26. a type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and his or her individuality and capabilities.
- 28. the number of days a person stays in a healthcare facility.
- 29. a method of health insurance in which a person has to use a particular doctor or group of doctors except in case of emergency.
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- 1. care given to people who have had treatments, procedures, or surgeries and need short-term skilled care.
- 2. in medicine, places where health care is delivered or administered, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and treatment centers.
- 3. care given in a hospital or in a long-term care facility for people who need less care than for an acute illness, but more care than for a chronic illness.
- 5. care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury.
- 6. care that takes place in a person’s home.
- 7. holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live.
- 9. a network of providers that contract to provide health services to a group of people.
- 11. a method or way of doing something.
- 12. a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs.
- 13. people or organizations that provide health care, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and agencies.
- 16. care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour skilled care.
- 17. people or organizations paying for healthcare services.
- 20. residences for people who do not need 24-hour skilled care, but do require some help with daily care.
- 21. care for people who need some assistance or supervision during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given.
- 24. medical conditions determined by a doctor.
- 27. 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses and injuries.