Key words for unit 1 health and social care 20 terms. Glossary of social care terms support for you voiceability. The nice glossary provides brief definitions and explanations of terms used on the. Department of health and human services hhs dependent coverage. A glossary of terms that families can use as they begin their care journeys. A style of housing and care for individuals that falls between established patterns of sheltered housing. Covering social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics such as health and education, this is the most up. Glossary of health and social care terms introduction this document has been produced for assembly members and other stakeholders to provide a summary of general terms used within the health and social care sector in wales. A to z of nhs health services terminology in the uk. A contract that requires your health insurer to pay some or all of your health care costs in exchange.
With health insurance coverage, there are many terms that can be difficult to understand. Glossary of health coverage and medical terms page 2 of 6 deductible an amount you could owe during a coverage period usually one year for covered health care services before your plan begins to pay. This program is funded by state and federal dollars. I have tried to include scottish, irish, and welsh terms. For terms used in social care, the care and support jargon buster from think local act personal is. College of health and social services building 35 international mall p. Military health system mhs health care glossary serves as the official repository and consolidated reference as a secondary source for terms and definitions used within the mhs. Glossary of health and social care terms nhs confederation. This list of acronyms and glossary terms was compiled by the departmental library from departmental websites, annual reports and lists prepared by various divisions within the department. This glossary is to help our home health care community better understand the terms used in. When making decisions about health coverage, consumers should know the specific meanings of terms used to discuss health insurance. Health and social care understanding personal developments and relationships gcse revision notes 20 terms.
Health care services that help a person keep, learn or. Covering social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics such as health and education, this is the most uptodate dictionary of its kind. The lesson ends with a plenary using the key terms and a bingo style activity. Find the definitions you need to help better understand your health care. Social care jargon buster think local act personal.
Secondary care is specialist care traditionally provided by hospitals in support of the primary care team. The clinical guide, widely used by primary care providers, health policy makers, and others, provides current and scientifically defensible information from published clinical research on the effectiveness of different preventive services and the quality of evidence upon which conclusions are based. A glossary of terms used throughout the hscn ip addressing good practice guidelines. Individuals with an established diagnosis and disease progression requiring a routine and frequent combination of. This is often referred to as moving and handling in health and moving and positioning in social care. Sep 08, 2017 an introduction to the health and social care course such as grading criteria, topics covered and assessments. This glossary of terms and definitions is intended to be a resource to help you.
Tasks that people carry out to look themselves and their homes, and participate in work and leisure activities. For a complete list of health insurance terms and meanings, please click healthcare. Glossary of health and care terms nhs confederation. This glossary defines many commonly used terms, but isnt a full list. The document is not allencompassing but provides some of the most common words and definitions used. It can take various forms, including physical harm or neglect, and verbal, emotional or sexual abuse. Glossary of terms related to quality and patient safety. If youre acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior carerelated terms that you should know about. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A complaint that you communicate to your health insurer or plan. A list of acronyms and glossary terms likely to be found within department of health doh information. This care is provided by health and social care professionals over a period of time, generally outside of a hospital environment most often in a care home or in your own home and is. Posted in enterprise data warehouse data operating system. An introduction to the health and social care course such as grading criteria, topics covered and assessments.
Dictionary of social work and social care oxford reference. Independent mental health advocacy imha imha services provide an additional safeguard for patients who are subject to the mental health act. Think care careers has everything you need to know about working in social care. For a complete list of health insurance terms and meanings. A health care program that assists lowincome families or individuals in paying for longterm medical and custodial care costs. For health studies sm actuarial value a health plans actuarial value is the percentage of total aver. When searching the internet for information related to healthcare outcomes and quality of care, consumers will find a variety of terms used to reference health conditions, hospital procedures, quality of care processesmeasures, and organizations involved in overseeing healthcare quality assurance. Glossary of terms care uk care uk healthcare, social. The beld of health and social services provided to an individual or family in. Government funded scheme aimed at people aged 16 to 24 to offer vocational training in their chosen area of work, such as social care. This is then followed by an introduction to key vocabulary that will be needed in the unit and course such as equality, advocacy, dbs, safeguarding. This care is provided by health and social care professionals over a period of time, generally outside of a hospital environment most often in a care home or in your own home and is arranged and funded solely by the nhs. The glossary provides some of the most common words and phrases used. Abuse harm that is caused by anyone who has power over another person, which may include family members, friends, unpaid carers and health or social care.
Below is a list of words and meanings that you may come across as you use your cchp health plan. Adult social care workforce data we provide intelligence and robust data to help empower you to make plans for change based on hard facts. This glossary provides a summary of organisations and general terms used within the health and care sector in wales. Holistic development a holistic approach to child development focuses on the whole child, such as mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, and how these factors work together towards. Under the health and social care act 2008 regulated activities regulations 2014, abuse means. Dhcq division of health care quality, within the department of health and social services. Medical social services a patient receives the assistance of someone who can serve as a bridge between the patient and medical staff while helping to meet all the patients varied and specific needs as they face a. Glossary of health coverage and medical terms omb control numbers 15452229, 12100147, and 09381146 page 1 of 6 glossary of health coverage and medical terms this glossary defines many commonly used terms, but isnt a full list. Care coordinators accomplish this by combining a working knowledge of health and psychology, human development, family dynamics, public and private resources and funding sources, while advocating of the.
Aask adults adopting special kids is a collaboration involving the departments children and family services division, catholic charities north dakota, and path nd. For terms used in social care, the care and support jargon buster from think. We want to help you to understand health insurance so you can make the most of your health plan. Study 111 terms gcse health and social care key concepts. Internet engineering task force a large open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the internet architecture and internet standards. Skip navigation this application is not fully accessible to users whose browsers do not support or have cascading style sheets css disabled. A health care professional, typically a nurse or social worker, who arranges, monitors or coordinates services throughout a patients lifetime. Nov 05, 2014 patient experience, engagement, satisfaction.
It may be related to a persons age, sex, race, gender assignment, sexual orientation, religion or similar belief, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy or maternity, and may be. Group home facility for persons with aids a facility for sixteen 16 or fewer persons with acquired immune deficiency syndrome aids. This glossary of managed care terms in spanish is only one effort to improve communication, and is designed to be used as a tool to maintain consistency of terms. Glossary adults, children and young people understand what needs to be planned and put into place to support the individual to manage distressed and angry feelings in a way that reduces the need for behaviour that. Medical necessity or medically necessary health care services that are consistent with generally accepted principles of professional medical practice as determined by whether a the service is the most appropriate available supply or level of service for the insured in question considering potential benefits and harms to the individual. Whatever type of care you are looking for, you may come across various new terms. Glossary of social care terms below is a list of commonly used social care terms that we feel sometimes need a little more explanation.
Over 1,500 entriesthis new dictionary provides over 1,500 az definitions of terms from the field of social care, concentrating on social work as a significant area within this field. Wellness a dynamic state of physical, mental and social wellbeing. Second, when people do need health services, patients will gain far greater control of their own care including the option of shared budgets combining health and social care. Flexible spending account fsa health insurance marketplace. Health care services that your health insurance or plan doesnt pay for or cover. An overall deductible applies to all or almost all covered items and services. Glossary of terms used in the guidance for providers and managers. This new dictionary provides over 1,500 az definitions of terms from the field of social care, concentrating on social work as a significant area within this field. May 18, 2018 a glossary of terms that families can use as they begin their care journeys. Glossary of terms college of health and social services. Below are definitions for some of the more commonly used terms and how. Small business health options program terms used in talking about health care this glossary contains all of the terms provided by the united states government in their glossary of health coverage and medical terms, as well as.
This glossary is available to give you general information about words and terms. Managed care is a health care system in which the health care provider, in return for a fixed fee per year from a health plan, manages the care of the individual, including decisions about whether a specialist is required. If youre acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care related terms that you should know about. Terms used in talking about health care this glossary contains all of the terms provided by the united states government in their glossary of health coverage and medical terms, as well as additional terms and phrases commonly used.
Durable medical equipment dme early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services epsdt eligibility assessment. It has a regional bias towards manchester, but jargon in the rest of the uk is not very different. These glossary terms and definitions are intended to be educational and may be different from the terms and definitions in your plan or health insurance. Below is a list of commonly used social care terms that we feel sometimes need a little more explanation. The care certificate workbook gossary 1 glossary of terms abuse. Health care glossary childrens community health plan. A glossary of definitions related to home health agencies and home care.
On march 23, 2010, president obama signed the patient protection and affordable care act ppaca into law. Supporting individuals to exercise their choices and rights, recognising the balance between managing risk and enabling independence, choice and control. Descriptors of 52 common social care terms1 term definition 1 abuse harm that is caused by anyone who has power over another person, which may include family members, friends, unpaid carers and health or social care workers. Nhs continuing care refers to care and support provided by the nhs for people with ongoing healthcare needs. Glossary of health and social care terms faithaction. Vermont health care resources 2 health care terms a academic medical center a group of related institutions including a teaching hospital or hospitals, a medical school and its affiliated faculty practice plan, and other health professional schools. This glossary was intended to help lay people to understand what people in health and social care are talking about when they use acronyms. Glossary of social care terms about advocacy voiceability.
Glossary of social care terms activities of daily living. Our glossary excludes specific clinical and medical terms. Medical is a california health coverage program for lowincome families. Solis, mph director cultural and linguistic services l. Imha services provide an additional safeguard for patients who are subject to the mental health act. Abuse may be physical, sexual, emotional or psychological. Issues usually surround their care, treatment, rights and raising. The title that is most relevant to long term care facilities is title 42. Some terms may have multiple and varying definitions based on the context and primary source of authority. Adult nursing is a bayada home health care specialty practical nurses at home for adults and seniors dealing with primarily on an ongoing shift basis home health care glossary this glossary is to help our home health care community better understand the terms used in relation to care. Start studying gcse health and social care key conceptskeywords ocr hsc. All wales induction framework for health and social care. This document has been produced for assembly members and other stakeholders to. A description or plan of action for an event or sequence of actions.
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