Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals can be

• run by religious organizations

• private

• non profit

• all are correct

In order to go to a hospital run by a religious organization, the patient must be the same religion.

• True

• False

Private hospitals

• charge less for their services.

• will help all patients.

• expect to make a profit.

• pay the best wages.

Specialized hospitals may provide certain types of care or treat certain age groups.

• True

• False

Patients in long term care generally are receiving specialized care so they can return home.

• True

• False

People who live in a long term care facility are generally called ______________ instead of patients.

• residents

• homeowners

• clients

• old people

Mrs. Smith lives in an assisted living center. It is understood that she can probably take care of her ____________________.

• own house.

• activities of daily living (ADL)

• healthcare needs

• medical supervision

In a clinic, a practitioner works by themselves, and provides all of their own support staff.

• True

• False

Laboratories are always part of a hospital.

• True

• False

Emergency Medical Services can only be provided by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting.

• True

• False