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Hospitals, clinics and community health organizations can be very different from other workplaces. Healthcare systems are complex, and there’s a lot you need to know about types of hospital systems, patient care, insurance, healthcare providers, and legal issues. This tutorial will help you learn basic healthcare concepts so you can be successful on the job and understand the system.
Why do you need to understand the health system?
You need to know the healthcare system to be effective on the job. The image below shows the different groups you will work with. As part of your work with the care team, you will need to know hospital systems, types of care and the roles of each member of the care team. When working with patients, you will need to understand the different types of insurance, how to help uninsured patients, and how to protect patient rights and privacy. You also need to know what community resources are available and how to access these services for patients.
Learning objectives
After completing the tutorial, you will be able to:
- Describe the differences between private, public and not-for-profit hospital systems
- Define types of patient care, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care
- Explain how insurance works
- Identify types of private insurance plans and public insurance programs
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the different members of the care team
- Describe the Patient Bill of Rights
- Explain why it is important to follow HIPAA guidelines and protect patient information
- List steps you can take to protect patient health information
Let’s start by looking at different aspects of the healthcare system. >>>
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