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The implementation of DRGs has:
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Increased the need for home healthcare.
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The primary benefit of hospital decentralization is:
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Increased efficiency.
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What is the DRG system? What does DRG stand for?
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Stands for Diagnostic Related Groups. Limits the number of hospital stays and procedures that can be performed. The DRG system classifies patients into diagnostic categories related to body systems and the illnesses associated with them.
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Reference Laboratory
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Large, independant labs contract with healthcare providers and institutions to provide both routine and highly specialized testing.
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What are POLs?
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Physician's Office Laboratories.
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Describe the Clinical Laboratory
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The Clinical Laboratory provides data to the healthcare team to aid in determining the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of a patient.
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Nursing Services encompasses which departments?
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The CCU (Cardiac Care Unit), central supply, The Emergency Department (ED), The ICU (intensive care unit), and the OR (Operating Room)
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Describe Support Services in the hospital.
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Support services is in charge of maintenance, including food services, communication systems, housekeeping, laundry, security, etc.
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Phlebotomy programs must meet:
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National accredidation requirements.
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Phlebotomists should obtain:
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Certification
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Decentralization
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Performance of procedures in various locations
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Average lifespan of an RBC
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120 Days
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Fiscal services
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Manage the business aspect of hospital. Included are accounting, admitting, public relations, etc.
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What does Professional Services consist of?
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This service consists of the department of a hospital that assist the physician in the Dx and treatment of patients. This includes the clinical lab, radiology/medical imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and cardiovascular testing. The phlebotomist is included in this group.
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Describe the Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging department
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This dept. performs various forms of radiant energy to DX and treat disease. Ex: x-rays, CT scans, PET scans, MRIs, ultrasound, and cardiac catheterizations. Prof Services.
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