C475 Terminology Competencies 6 -9, Exam Questions and answers, rated A+ what is Assistive Technology? • any item, piece of equipment or product system, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities • These devices include the entire range of supportive tools and equipment, from adapted spoons to wheelchairs and computer systems for environment control. • There is a loss of strength, balance, visual and auditory, cognitive, and/or memory changes that may occur as we age. • it is designed to help us with these losses & bridge the gap between capabilities and care needs. • It is anything that can enhance the function of some ph ysical or mental ability that is impaired. It can be a cane, walker, glassed, hearing aids, wheelchair, bath bench, elevated toilet seat. All of this is assistive technology. Position & Mobility: wheelchairs, standing aids, chair inserts Environmental Access: door openers, Braille directional signs, light switch adapters Self-Care: adaptive utensils, toilet seats, aids for grooming & dressing Sensory Impairment: AACs, hearing aids, taped books Cognitive Impairment Social I nteraction & Recreation: clocks, calendars : computer games & simulations, painting with a mouth wand Computer -
Based Assistive Technology movements to operate equipment, mobile apps : Eye or mouth what are Common Applications of Assistive Technology? Eliminate lifetime limits for health insurance coverage for essential services 2. Eliminate the ability of insurance companies to rescind coverage 3. Free Preventative care 4. Development of a prevention and public health fund. 5. Increase access to affordable care, including a provision for pre -existing conditions (also expand Medicaid) 6. Quality improvement and risk reduction what is The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? Age 65 or over who have paid into the Social Security system, the railroad fund, or are diagnosed with end stage renal disease (on dialysis) is qualified for? what is Who qualifies for Medicare? this plan covers Inpatient hospital care, hospice, blood, home health services, skilled nursing facilit y care (up to 100 days) *No cost for this plan but deductibles and copays apply. What is Medicare Part A cover? this plan covers Outpatient care, doctor visits, medical equipment, mental health services, labs. *Cost for Part B based on income and deducti ble & co -pays apply. Enrollment in this plan is optional What is Medicare Part B cover? These plans are offered by private insurance companies (like Humana) and are considered managed care programs. Includes all covered benefits for traditional Parts A & B, except hospice. May include additional benefits such as dental, vision, wellness programs what is Medicare Part C ("Medicare Advantage")?
