Author | : Jo Harris-Wehling |
Publisher | : National Academies |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Long-term care facilities |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Jo Harris-Wehling |
Publisher | : National Academies |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Long-term care facilities |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 1986-02-01 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0309036461 |
As more people live longer, the need for quality long-term care for the elderly will increase dramatically. This volume examines the current system of nursing home regulations, and proposes an overhaul to better provide for those confined to such facilities. It determines the need for regulations, and concludes that the present regulatory system is inadequate, stating that what is needed is not more regulation, but better regulation. This long-anticipated study provides a wealth of useful background information, in-depth study, and discussion for nursing home administrators, students, and teachers in the health care field; professionals involved in caring for the elderly; and geriatric specialists.
Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2001-02-27 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0309132746 |
Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves. Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care takes a comprehensive look at the quality of care and quality of life in long-term care, including nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care facilities, family members and a variety of others. This book describes the current state of long-term care, identifying problem areas and offering recommendations for federal and state policymakers. Who uses long-term care? How have the characteristics of this population changed over time? What paths do people follow in long term care? The committee provides the latest information on these and other key questions. This book explores strengths and limitations of available data and research literature especially for settings other than nursing homes, on methods to measure, oversee, and improve the quality of long-term care. The committee makes recommendations on setting and enforcing standards of care, strengthening the caregiving workforce, reimbursement issues, and expanding the knowledge base to guide organizational and individual caregivers in improving the quality of care.
Author | : Sarah Burger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Nursing home care |
ISBN | : 9781886230439 |
Long-term care for aging parents is one of the most difficult, expensive and frustrating issues facing American families today. Newly revised and updated, this handbook was prepared by the leading organization advocating better conditions and care for nursing home residents. Helps readers select and work with nursing homes, offering proven procedures developed by effective advocates nationwide. Includes many strategies for protecting patient rights to aid families in insuring quality care for loved ones.
Author | : Rebecca Perley |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 600 |
Release | : 2016-02-23 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1118654781 |
Practical approaches to the operation of long-term care facilities Managing the Long-Term Care Facility provides a comprehensive introduction to the growing field of long-term care. Taking a continuum-of-care approach, the text covers every aspect of long-term care. Readers will develop a robust knowledge of the issues faced by people experiencing physical and or mental changes. Topics covered include the biological and psychosocial implications of ageing, marketing long-term care, facility operations, and information technology for health care, among many others. By integrating all aspects of long-term care, the book is an invaluable resource that will aid students and professionals in preparing for career advancement and licensure exams. The book is also is designed to help students prepare for the National Nursing Home Administrator exam. Pedagogical elements help guide readers through the content, and summaries and discussion questions to drive home lessons learned. Builds expert knowledge of all aspects of long-term care management, including operations, human resources, patient advocacy, and information systems Emphasizes the latest understandings of the long-term care continuum and patient-centered care for diverse populations Delivers practical approaches to providing quality care to individuals and making a positive impact on community wellbeing Prepares readers for and National Nursing Home Administrator's licensure exam Managing the Long-Term Care Facility: Practical Approaches to Providing Quality Care provides real-world guidance for students in healthcare administration, health and human services, gerontology, nursing, business and medical programs, in both domestic and international markets. Nursing home administrators, administrators-in-training and preceptors will find this book an effective training tool in the nursing facility setting.
Author | : |
Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-04 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780160801884 |
This report provides the latest data on the 38 key indicators selected by the Forum to portray aspects of the lives of older Americans and their families. It is divided into five subject areas: population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care.
Author | : David Farrell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 9781932529708 |
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