Chapter 2: Delivery Systems
Learning Objectives
- Examine the scope of services and facility classifications for inpatient care.
- Examine the scope of services and models for outpatient care.
- Explain the unique characteristics of post-acute care and differentiate it from other parts of the healthcare continuum.
- Describe the range of long-term care services and settings.
- Differentiate between palliative care and hospice care.
