1.6 Health Care Systems 101 | FACILITIES

A healthcare facility for childbirth that focuses on the midwifery model.

Allow patients to receive certain surgical procedures outside a hospital environment

Allow donors to donate blood and platelets while also storing and sorting blood into components that can be used most effectively by patients

A medical facility smaller than a hospital for diagnosis and treatment of outpatients

Offer classes, education, support groups and a variety of resources to help patients manage their diabetes and live as complication-free as possible

A clinical establishment that provides the treatment of patients with renal failure

A special hospital for people who are dying, where their practical and emotional needs are dealt with as well as their medical needs

A health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment

Offers diagnostic imaging services to patients

Enables Americans to find effective treatments and services in their communities for mental and/or substance use disorders

Enables patients with injuries, acute illnesses or postoperative care needs to recover in an environment outside the hospital

For on-demand healthcare needs that aren’t severe enough for the emergency room, but are too severe or concerning to wait for a scheduled appointment at the doctor’s office

Typically offers evaluation and diagnosis of the problem, as well as prevention, treatment and rehabilitation work involving bone, tendon, ligament, muscle and joint conditions

Refers to the use of electronic communication technology to facilitate long-distance health care and health education