PhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient careMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseaseInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianMedicaidIncome below povertylevel◦ Benefits differs bystate◦ Pregnant women,children, and thedisabled with anincome below povertylevels MedicalDoctorResponsible fordiagnosing and treatingdisease, illness,and injury; ordering diets,tests, medications,treatments, therapies,and procedures; anddirectingoverall care of patientsHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseaseChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientSelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planPharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapyOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceSpeech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesPhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesPrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsMedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcareNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicenseRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient careMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseaseInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianMedicaidIncome below povertylevel◦ Benefits differs bystate◦ Pregnant women,children, and thedisabled with anincome below povertylevels MedicalDoctorResponsible fordiagnosing and treatingdisease, illness,and injury; ordering diets,tests, medications,treatments, therapies,and procedures; anddirectingoverall care of patientsHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseaseChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientSelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planPharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapyOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceSpeech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesPhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesPrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsMedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcareNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicenseRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessary

Healthcare systems - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. O-Employed by a physician or hospital to work closely with the physician and assist in directing patient care
    O-Physicians Assistant
  2. N-Over 65, or those younger with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), or other debilitating diseases
    N-Medicare
  3. G-Allows patients to achieve independence within the limits of their disability by permitting them to have a voice in their rehabilitation, schedule, goals, and method of attaining those goals
    G-Client Centered Care
  4. B-Medical doctor who examines tissue and blood samples to determine the origin or existence of disease
    B-Pathologist
  5. O-Acute care hospital or medical setting Long-term acute care hospital Skilled nursing facility
    O-Inpatient Health Care
  6. B-Any method of financing and organizing the delivery of health care in which costs are contained by controlling the provision of benefits and services
    B-Managed Care
  7. B-Practices nursing within a defined scope under the direction of a physician
    B-Registered Nurse
  8. B-Income below poverty level ◦ Benefits differs by state ◦ Pregnant women, children, and the disabled with an income below poverty levels
    B-Medicaid
  9. G-Responsible for diagnosing and treating disease, illness, and injury; ordering diets, tests, medications, treatments, therapies, and procedures; and directing overall care of patients
    G-Medical Doctor
  10. B-Cost containment plan ◦ Primary care physicians (PCP) paid set amount per month to care for members ◦ Member seeks care in network, needs referral to see a specialist
    B-Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
  11. N-Practices within a defined scope under the supervision of a physician, dentist, or RN
    N-Licensed Practical Nurse
  12. N-Examines and analyzes body fluids and tissues, matches blood for transfusions, and tests for blood levels of medications
    N-Medical Laboratory Tech.
  13. G-Performs patient care duties and assists nursing staff
    G-Certified Nursing Assistant
  14. I-Assists patients with disabilities to develop, recover, or maintain their skills for daily activities and work
    I-Occupational Therapist
  15. I-Evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing problems due to heart and lung disease
    I-Respiratory Therapist
  16. I-Provides spiritual care for patients in hospitals and hospice settings
    I-Chaplin
  17. N-nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) or other assistive personnel that provide care for a group of patient
    N-Team Nursing
  18. N-Uninsured pts. may choose this option and can be offered a payment plan
    N-Self-pay
  19. G-distributes prescription medications and advises patients and prescribers on the selection
    G-Pharmacist
  20. I-Medical doctor who specializes in procedures involving x-rays and radiation therapy
    I-Radiologist
  21. B-Health departments Medical office Home health care Hospice
    B-Out Patient Health Care
  22. O-Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps to prevent disorders related to swallowing
    O-Speech/ Language Therapist
  23. O-Performs more complicated tasks than the certified nursing assistant, including sterile procedures, in some states
    O-Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
  24. O-Provides services to help improve or restore function and mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities
    O-Physical Therapist
  25. O-One nurse is responsible for all aspects of nursing care for their assigned patients
    O-Primary Care Nursing
  26. G-plans for patients’ needs after discharge; and arranges for needed care such as home health care
    G-Medical Social Worker
  27. G-Masters-prepared registered nurse certified in a specific area of practice and identified with advanced practice license
    G-Nurse Practitioner
  28. I-plans regular menus and develops special menus to meet the dietary needs of patients
    I-Registered Dietitian
  29. I-Patient’s clinical/medical information versus accepted medical review criteria ◦ Must seem reasonable and necessary
    I-Medical Necessity