Objectives

Objectives

Studying and applying the material in this chapter will help you to:

* Describe ten significant events in the history of health care that changed the way care was delivered

* Describe the major forces in the health care industry today

* Describe the levels of care offered by the modern hospital

* List 10 ambulatory health care facilities and give examples of the type of services offered by each one

* Explain the major types of long-term care facilities

* Provide examples of health care services and care that can be provided in the patient’s home

* Explain the purpose of the hospice movement

* List typical services offered by federal, state, and local health agencies

* Explain the concept of wellness

* Describe the types of complementary therapies being practiced in the United States today

* List the challenges facing health care today and explain how the health care worker can contribute to their resolution