Exam 28: Care Transitions, System Models, and Health Policy in Aging

The majority of transitional care interventions focus on the transition from acute care hospital to long-term care facility.

Acute inpatient rehabilitation is most appropriate for those who may benefit from an interprofessional approach to care and are able to tolerate at least 3 hours of therapy per day.

Which part of the Medicare program does not cover hospice care, but may cover additional benefits such as dental, vision, and health and wellness?

Payment for home health agencies is based on a 60-day period known as which of the following?

Those collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are eligible for Medicare after waiting for what time period?

In addition to Healthy People 2020, there is a companion document called Rural Healthy People 2020 that specifically targets individuals in rural areas.

The Institute of Medicine provides evidence for informed healthcare decision making to those in both government and the private sector.

In order to fulfill Medicare requirements for admission, each patient admitted to an acute rehabilitation unit receives a minimum of how many hours per week in combined therapies?

Which of the following was the first country to establish a national healthcare program?

In 2014, the Commonwealth Fund compared the healthcare systems of 10 wealthy countries. The National Health Service of what country was declared the best system in terms of efficiency, effective care, safe care, coordinated care, patient-centered care, and cost-related problems?

Those collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are eligible for Medicare after a 12-month waiting period.

Medicare is an insurance program for those age 65 or over who have paid into the Social Security System or railroad fund or are diagnosed with what medical condition?

Which of the following provides a comprehensive coverage package that coordinates the care providers, with the primary care physician as the gatekeeper?

Nearly half of all of what type of units are "hospitals within hospitals" because they are hosted by an acute care hospital that leases a floor, wing, or other space to the unit?

The hallmark of the LTCI plan of what country is that it does not offer monetary benefits; instead, it provides services to help relieve the stress on caregivers?

Which of the following is an assessment instrument that must be completed for all new admissions to nursing homes?

What piece of legislation affects Medicaid coverage because it provides incentives to states to increase home and community-based services?

The elderly account for a disproportionate share of Medicaid costs due to the fact that Medicaid is the primary reimbursement mechanism for what type of care?

Which of the following is the data collection tool required by home health agencies for reimbursement?

The goal of care coordination is to implement evidence-based guidelines for care management and support the older adult in self-management of health.