ATI Fundamentals: Unit 1
COMPONENTS OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS - ANS-Participants, settings, regulatory
agencies, and health care financing mechanisms.
Who are the participants in the healthcare system? - ANS-Consumers ( clients )
Licensed providers
Unlicensed providers (assistive personnel)
Who are the license providers in the healthcare system? - ANS-Registered nurses
Licensed practical nurses ( also known as licensed vocational nurses )
Advanced practice nurses ( APN )
Medical doctors
Pharmacists
Dentists
Dietitians
Physical , respiratory , and occupational therapists
List seven settings of the healthcare system. - ANS-Hospitals, home, rehabilitation services,
specialized facilities, long-term care facilities, hospice, surgical centers
What type of clinics might be involved in the healthcare system? - ANS-Ambulatory care,
occupational health, urgent care, providers offices
What public services might be involved in the healthcare system? - ANS-Community/health
departments, schools, adult day care, public health, agencies, crisis centers
What is the main function of the joint commission in the healthcare system? - ANS-To set
quality standards and accreditation regulation for healthcare facilities
What is the main function of state licensing boards in the healthcare system? - ANS-To ensure
compliance to state regulations by providers and agencies
Who is eligible to benefit from Medicare? - ANS-People, age 65 and older, or those with
permanent disabilities
What does Part A of Medicare cover? - ANS-Hospital Inpatient; Skilled nursing facility (SNF),
Home healthcare; Hospice
What does Part B of Medicare cover? - ANS-Outpatient and provider services
COMPONENTS OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS - ANS-Participants, settings, regulatory
agencies, and health care financing mechanisms.
Who are the participants in the healthcare system? - ANS-Consumers ( clients )
Licensed providers
Unlicensed providers (assistive personnel)
Who are the license providers in the healthcare system? - ANS-Registered nurses
Licensed practical nurses ( also known as licensed vocational nurses )
Advanced practice nurses ( APN )
Medical doctors
Pharmacists
Dentists
Dietitians
Physical , respiratory , and occupational therapists
List seven settings of the healthcare system. - ANS-Hospitals, home, rehabilitation services,
specialized facilities, long-term care facilities, hospice, surgical centers
What type of clinics might be involved in the healthcare system? - ANS-Ambulatory care,
occupational health, urgent care, providers offices
What public services might be involved in the healthcare system? - ANS-Community/health
departments, schools, adult day care, public health, agencies, crisis centers
What is the main function of the joint commission in the healthcare system? - ANS-To set
quality standards and accreditation regulation for healthcare facilities
What is the main function of state licensing boards in the healthcare system? - ANS-To ensure
compliance to state regulations by providers and agencies
Who is eligible to benefit from Medicare? - ANS-People, age 65 and older, or those with
permanent disabilities
What does Part A of Medicare cover? - ANS-Hospital Inpatient; Skilled nursing facility (SNF),
Home healthcare; Hospice
What does Part B of Medicare cover? - ANS-Outpatient and provider services
