OccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient careRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffSelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsMedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcareMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryPharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionMedicaidIncome 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 patientsTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicenseRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapyPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseasePhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseasePrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceSpeech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient careRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffSelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsMedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcareMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryPharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionMedicaidIncome 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 patientsTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicenseRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapyPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseasePhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseasePrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceSpeech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowing

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