Knowing Your Health Care Structures, Functions and Facilities

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.