Differences Between Subacute Care and Long Term Care Include Which

question 8

Multiple Choice

Differences between subacute care and long term care include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Subacute care is more costly than long term care.
• B) Patients who receive subacute care have a usual length of stay of 1 month; long term care patients have an indefinite length of stay.
• C) Medicare covers the costs of both subacute and long term care.
• D) Subacute patients tend to be younger and more cognitively intact.
• E) Subacute care is usually delivered in a hospital setting and long term care in a nursing home setting.

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health and operational efficiency of the business.

Short-Term Debt

Financial obligations that are due for repayment within one year.

Current Liabilities

Obligations expected to require cash in less than one year, usually payables and accruals.

Temporary Working Capital

Additional working capital needed to support the fluctuating levels of business activity.