What parts of life does culture impact?
Every part of life from foods eaten, language spoken, to places of worship, socialization, and treatment options.
What is cultural competence?
Having the ability to understand, communicate, and interact with people across all different cultures
What is implicit bias?
Unconscious attitudes that precede unintentional discrimination
What is stereotyping?
Simplified and standardized beliefs about a group of people
What are health disparities?
Differences in medical conditions or health outcomes in a specific population
What are social determinants of health?
External factors that influence health, well-being, and quality of life
What are the five domains of social determinants of health?
- Health care access and quality
- Education access and quality
- Economic stability
- Social and community context
- Neighborhood and built environment
What has increased as a source of primary care because of a lack of insurance coverage?
Use of emergency departments as primary care has increased because of lack of insurance coverage
Who does Medicare cover?
Adults older than 65 or people younger than 65 with a disability
Who does Medicaid cover?
Low income individuals
What is a benefit of Telehealth?
Can increase communication between clients and providers to improve outcomes
What do community health centers do to improve health care access?
Fill a gap in health care and provide care to anyone that walks through the door
What are benefits of quality education? (4)
- Chance to make a living wage
- Improved access to health care benefits
- Better decision making about health
- Positive health outcomes
What is a food desert?
Lack of access to food/healthy food
What is a food swamp?
More unhealthy food than healthy food available
True or false: the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is required for any institution that receives federal funding
True, it is required for any facility receiving federal funding
How is data obtained for the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)? What does the data indicate?
It is obtained through surveys. It is a key indicator of health care quality.
Does the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) affect reimbursement?
Yes, reimbursement is based on survey data
What is a Copay?
Portion of cost an individual with private insurance is responsible for
What is a Deductible?
Amount paid by an individual with private insurance before their insurance pays
Where is Asbestos found and what does it cause?
- Found in insulating materials and automotive products
- Causes lung damage with inhalation
Where is lead found? What can it cause?
- Found in some paints
- Causes neurological impairment
Where is mold found? What does it cause?
- Grows in damp areas
- Causes respiratory distress
Where is radon found?
Found in soil
