Standards
HS-IHS-3 Identify how key systems affect services performed and quality of care.
3.1 Discuss the history of health services worldwide.
3.2 Differentiate healthcare delivery systems and healthcare related agencies such as types of practice settings, specialty medical and dental practices, government agencies, and related nonprofit organizations (ACS, AHA, ARC, March of Dimes, WHO, etc.).
3.3 Describe the patient’s rights and responsibilities within the healthcare system.
3.4 Explain the impact that emerging issues have on the healthcare delivery system such as behavioral/mental health, bioethics, epidemiology, socioeconomics, and information technology.
3.5 Discuss common methods of payment for healthcare including insurance, medical coding, premium, co-payment, deductible, etc. 3.6 Describe the different types of insurance plans such as private, managed care (HMO, IPA, PPO), and government programs (ACA, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, Workers’ Compensation).
HS-IHS-13 Apply mathematical computations related to healthcare procedures.
13.1 Demonstrate competency using basic math skills and mathematical conversions as they relate to healthcare including:
a. metric measurements – centi- deci- kilo-, milli-, micro-, etc.
b. addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, fractions, averages, percentages, and ratios
c. standard/metric conversions – height, weight, household measurements, length, volume, temperature
13.2 Analyze diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables to interpret healthcare results.
13.3 Demonstrate use of the 24-hour clock/military time.