RespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseasePrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsMedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcarePhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseaseMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistSpeech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesMedicalDoctorResponsible fordiagnosing and treatingdisease, illness,and injury; ordering diets,tests, medications,treatments, therapies,and procedures; anddirectingoverall care of patientsSelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient carePharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapyInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicenseOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffMedicaidIncome below povertylevel◦ Benefits differs bystate◦ Pregnant women,children, and thedisabled with anincome below povertylevels ManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and servicesRespiratoryTherapistEvaluates, treats,and cares forpatients withbreathingproblems due toheart and lungdiseasePrimaryCareNursingOne nurse isresponsible forall aspects ofnursing care fortheir assignedpatientsMedicalSocialWorkerplans for patients’needs afterdischarge; andarranges forneeded care suchas home healthcarePhysicalTherapistProvides services tohelp improve orrestore functionand mobility, relievepain, and prevent orlimitpermanent physicaldisabilitiesUnlicensedAssistivePersonnelPerforms morecomplicated tasksthan the certifiednursing assistant,including sterileprocedures, in somestatesPathologistMedical doctorwho examinestissue and bloodsamplesto determine theorigin or existenceof diseaseMedicalNecessityPatient’sclinical/medicalinformation versusaccepted medicalreview criteria◦ Must seemreasonable andnecessaryHealthMaintenanceOrganization(HMO)Cost containment plan◦ Primary carephysicians (PCP) paidset amount per monthto care for members◦ Member seeks carein network, needsreferral to see aspecialistSpeech/LanguageTherapistAssesses,diagnoses,treats, and helpsto preventdisorders relatedto swallowingClientCenteredCareAllows patients toachieve independencewithin the limits of theirdisability bypermitting them to havea voice in theirrehabilitation, schedule,goals, and method ofattaining those goalsMedicareOver 65, or thoseyounger with end-stage renaldisease (ESRD),or otherdebilitatingdiseasesMedicalDoctorResponsible fordiagnosing and treatingdisease, illness,and injury; ordering diets,tests, medications,treatments, therapies,and procedures; anddirectingoverall care of patientsSelf-payUninsured pts.may choosethis option andcan be offereda payment planMedicalLaboratoryTech.Examines andanalyzes body fluidsand tissues, matchesblood fortransfusions, andtests for blood levelsofmedicationsRegisteredNursePracticesnursing within adefined scopeunder thedirection of aphysicianLicensedPracticalNursePractices withina defined scopeunder thesupervisionof a physician,dentist, or RNPhysiciansAssistantEmployed by aphysician or hospitalto work closelywith the physicianand assist in directingpatient carePharmacistdistributesprescriptionmedications andadvises patientsand prescriberson the selectionRadiologistMedical doctorwho specializesin proceduresinvolvingx-rays andradiation therapyInpatientHealthCareAcute carehospital or medicalsettingLong-term acutecare hospitalSkilled nursingfacilityRegisteredDietitianplans regularmenus anddevelops specialmenus tomeet the dietaryneeds of patientsTeamNursingnurses andcertified nursingassistants (CNAs)or other assistivepersonnel thatprovide care for agroup of patientChaplinProvidesspiritual carefor patients inhospitals andhospicesettingsNursePractitionerMasters-preparedregistered nursecertified in a specificarea of practice andidentified withadvanced practicelicenseOutPatientHealthCareHealthdepartmentsMedical officeHome healthcareHospiceOccupationalTherapistAssists patientswith disabilities todevelop, recover,ormaintain theirskills for dailyactivities and workCertifiedNursingAssistantPerformspatient careduties andassistsnursing staffMedicaidIncome below povertylevel◦ Benefits differs bystate◦ Pregnant women,children, and thedisabled with anincome below povertylevels ManagedCareAny method offinancing andorganizing the deliveryof healthcare in which costs arecontained bycontrolling theprovision ofbenefits and services

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