In the health care industry, a variety of structures, facilities, and services serve different functions. You must understand what these are and why each is important. Complete the attached worksheet
HCS/120 v8

Knowing Your Health Care Structures, Functions and Facilities
Part 1 – Health Care Structure
Complete the table below.
Describe 5 health care structures. Include structures from the Federal, State, and Local level.
Explain the function of each structure.
| Health Care Structure | Describe the health care structure. | Explain the function of each health care structure. |
| Private Structure | ||
| For-Profit Structure | ||
| Voluntary Structure | ||
Part 2 – Health Care Facilities and Services
Complete the table below.
Describe 5 health care facilities.
Explain the function of each facility.
Describe services offered at the facilities.
| Facility | Describe the facility. | Explain the function of each facility. | Describe the services offered at this facility. |
| 1. Hospital | |||
| 2. Ambulatory care | |||
| 3. Rehabilitation | |||
| 4. Retail health clinic | |||
| 5. Long-term care |
Part 3 – Lifespan Health care Needs
Explain how an individual may need different structures, facilities, or services in their lifetime.
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