Prior to taking this course (HSA 3222), I didn't fully understand the size and scope of Long Term Care. Since this course has started, I have begun to wrap my head around exactly what Long Term Care is, and how it is a vital component in the overall Health Care Spectrum of care.
I always assumed that Long Term Care simply meant the care for elderly, but come to find out...it reaches beyond that. Long Term Care Care provides personal and medical care to all people who are unable to assist themselves in daily routine activities. This includes and is not limited to; elderly, disabled, chronically ill and retarded.
The size and scope of care delivered to these patients can be done through in-patient or out-patient care. Types of facilities for in-patient care can include; rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and mental homes. Out-patient care is typically done on a at home basis.
This just scratches the surface of LTC, and gives you an idea of what LTC is. As this course progresses, I will be revisiting this subject and diving further into it's complexity.
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