RadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapyTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsMedicaidIncome below povertylevel◦ Benefits differs bystate◦ Pregnant women,children, and thedisabled with anincome below povertylevels MedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcareInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesPharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicenseOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workSpeech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingPhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient careMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesMedicalDoctorResponsible fordiagnosing and treatingdisease, illness,and injury; ordering diets,tests, medications,treatments, therapies,and procedures; anddirectingoverall care of patientsRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseasePrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsSelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseaseRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapyTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsMedicaidIncome below povertylevel◦ Benefits differs bystate◦ Pregnant women,children, and thedisabled with anincome below povertylevels MedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcareInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesPharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicenseOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workSpeech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingPhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient careMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesMedicalDoctorResponsible fordiagnosing and treatingdisease, illness,and injury; ordering diets,tests, medications,treatments, therapies,and procedures; anddirectingoverall care of patientsRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseasePrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsSelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof disease

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