Topic 10 Assignment: Research Paper
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Topic 07 Assignment: Long-Term Care Chart
HA3010 - Introduction to US Healthcare Delivery
Jenifer Henke
May 24, 2020
HA3010 Topic 7 Assignment Long Term Care Chart
Complete the chart comparing and contrasting long-term care services.
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Type of LTC Service |
Cost Effectiveness |
Efficacy |
Patient Satisfaction |
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Home care |
Home care services are cost effective since the costs are flexible depending on one’s ability to pay. |
Efficient in helping individuals with daily activities. It also helps patients with healthcare needs. |
Relatively high |
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Community services
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This is also considered cost effective since it can be provided by health care programs, social or other related providers. |
Efficient to patients requiring help in daily activities. Not efficient for provision of healthcare needs. |
Relatively low |
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Supportive housing programs
|
Their cost ranges from low to medium, hence making them cost effective. This is especially the case when such is offered by the government. |
Efficient to patients requiring help in daily activities. Not efficient for provision of healthcare needs. |
Relatively low |
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Continuing care retirement communities
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The cost of CCRC is high as compared to the types discussed above. This is because it offers a full range of services. |
Efficient for both healthcare and daily activities requirements. |
High |
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Nursing homes
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The cost of this type of long term care service is high. This is because the cost includes skilled services such as nursing and rehabilitation, meals and other support activities. |
Efficient for both healthcare and daily activities requirements. |
High |