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1
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def. of managed care plans

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health care plans in which all medical care except emergency care is managed and must be preauthorized by the insuring group

2
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what does HMO stand for and what do they do

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health maintenance organizations- organizations that provide most outpatient care at organization clinics

3
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medicaid

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state medical care coverage for low-income individuals and families

4
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medicare

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medical coverage provided through the social security admin. primarily for people over the age of 65

5
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when are lab work and x-ray exams done?

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done before a routine admission

6
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when should patients arrive to a scheduled procedure?

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1 or 2 hours before

7
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what type of care is it when you label the patients dentures, hearing aids, or walkers?

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care of patient belongings (always update form)

8
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what is med. reconciliation?

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when the nurse notifies the primary care provider of any medications the patient has been taking at home that are not included in the present order

9
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what has to happen in order for a patient to be transferred?

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patients primary care provider must approve the transfer

also must contact the family