Showcased Standards-# 3, 9, and 11

Course Standard 3

HS-IHS-3

Describe how various healthcare roles fit into the office/department, the organization and the overall health care environment. Identify how key systems affect services performed and quality of care.

• 3.1 Analyze the healthcare delivery system (public, private, government, and non-profit).

• 3.2 Evaluate the factors influencing healthcare delivery systems.

• 3.3 Describe the responsibilities of consumers within the healthcare system and how to engage patients and families in their own healthcare.

• 3.4 Explain the impact of emerging issues such as technology, epidemiology, bioethics, and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems.

• 3.5 Discuss common methods of payment for healthcare.

Course Standard 9

HS-IHS-9

Analyze different types of microorganisms and their defining characteristics to reduce the risk of infection or illness. Demonstrate physicochemical methods and the use of PPE in preventing and controlling the spread of microbial growth.

• 9.1 Define and describe the need for asepsis and infection prevention in the classroom, laboratory, and in the healthcare environment.

• 9.2 Compare and demonstrate various physical (hand washing and PPE) and chemical methods (cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization) used to control or prevent microbial growth.

• 9.3 Examine the evolution and spread of antibiotic resistant pathogens.

• 9.4 Analyze ways microorganisms are spread using the chain of infection model.

• 9.5 Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) and apply personal safety procedures based on OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP).

• 9.6 Describe methods of controlling the spread and growth of microorganisms.

• 9.7 Discuss Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI), the HAI standards and reporting of HAI.

• 9.8 Discuss immunizations and the schedule for vaccinations.

Course Standard 11

HS-IHS-11

Describe the stages of development from birth to adulthood (i.e. neonatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence and puberty, adulthood, and geriatrics).

• 11.1 Compare and contrast life stages as it relates to growth and developmental needs.

• 11.2 Discuss the social, physical, mental, and spiritual needs throughout the different life stages.

• 11.3 Examine the common theories of growth and development (Erickson, Maslow’s).

• 11.4 Discuss age-appropriate healthcare needs.