MedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseasePharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionMedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcareLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsPrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceMedicaidIncome below povertylevel◦ Benefits differs bystate◦ Pregnant women,children, and thedisabled with anincome below povertylevels Speech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicensePhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapySelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistMedicalDoctorResponsible fordiagnosing and treatingdisease, illness,and injury; ordering diets,tests, medications,treatments, therapies,and procedures; anddirectingoverall care of patientsMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient careCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseaseUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseasePharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionMedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcareLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsPrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceMedicaidIncome below povertylevel◦ Benefits differs bystate◦ Pregnant women,children, and thedisabled with anincome below povertylevels Speech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicensePhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapySelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistMedicalDoctorResponsible fordiagnosing and treatingdisease, illness,and injury; ordering diets,tests, medications,treatments, therapies,and procedures; anddirectingoverall care of patientsMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient careCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseaseUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestates

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