Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care

Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2001-02-27

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 0309132746

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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.


Activity Care Plans for Long Term Care

Activity Care Plans for Long Term Care

Author: LTCS Books

Publisher: LTCS Books

Published: 2022-09-14

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13:

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2024 Edition for MDS v1.19.1. 37 Activities Care Plans with Special Needs i4 Activities Inservices. Current with all RAI Manual Updates, Surveyor Guidelines and Federal Regulatory Changes. Free MDS Assessment Scheduling Calendar and Activities Inservices included. Make Activities Care plans resident and facility specific in one click. Data Collection, MDS Interview for Activity Preferences, Coding Section F of the MDS 3.0, Guidelines and Assessment, CAA Summary, Activities CAA Module, Care Planning, Types of Activities, Abusive, Dependent on Staff, Altered Sensory Perception, Anger, Anxiety, Cognitive Impairment, Conflict with Staff, Depression, Dexterity Impaired, Dietary Needs, Fall Risk, Hearing Impaired, Hoards Objects, Manipulative, Medical Condition, Mobility, New Resident, Short Stay Resident, Pain, Paranoia, Past Roles, Unusual Routine, Spiritual Preferences, Safety Awareness, Sensory Deprivation, Social Isolation, Socially Inappropriate, Speech Impaired, Strengths, Terminally Ill, Vision, Wandering, Withdrawal, Younger Resident, Quality Assurance and Surveys, Care Plan Documentation Audit, Survey Questions, Refused Activity Log, Special Needs List, Dietary Needs List, Cognitive Impairment Inservice, Resident Rights Inservice, Sensory and Communication Inservice, Wandering Inservice, Guidance to Surveyors for Activities, Activities Critical Element Pathway


Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes

Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1986-02-01

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 0309036461

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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.


The Big Book of Resident Activities, Second Edition

The Big Book of Resident Activities, Second Edition

Author: Debbie R. Bera

Publisher: Hcpro, a Division of Simplify Compliance

Published: 2017-07-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781683085591

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The Big Book of Resident Activities, Second Edition Debbie R. Bera, ADC The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' latest revised Conditions of Participation place a stronger emphasis on person-centered care and resident preferences, a realm where activities serve as a core concept. However, current residents are more discerning than ever before and have different interests than they used to. Planning and designing new activities that fit diverse resident needs, all while keeping them active and engaged, is a major challenge for long-term care professionals. The Big Book of Resident Activities, Second Edition outlines more than 100 specific activity ideas by target audience, timeframe, recommended group size, and cognitive function. No matter what the clinical condition or cognitive limitation, this book offers activities that suit each resident's distinct needs and interests. Tools and downloads for activity professionals include sample care plans and resident assessments, sample activity calendars, and sample press releases, posters, and letters to keep family members involved and boost your facility's reputation. This resource also provides an overview of the new federal regulation updates that affect activity programs such as changes in resident assessment, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements, new requirements for staff, volunteer, and dementia training, and updated survey processes. What's new? This new edition of The Big Book of Resident Activities covers: Updates to F-Tags and federal regulations that apply to activities in long-term care Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements New requirements for staff, volunteer, and dementia training Changes in activity programs due to the coming of the baby boomer generation New activity ideas in every chapter and added chapters for accommodating the baby boomer generation, after-hours activities, and the latest regulatory compliance guidance This book features: New and updated activity plans created by industry experts responding to specific resident needs An explanation of F-tags and federal regulations as they apply to activities in long-term care Training advice for non-activity staff, to get everyone involved Chapters devoted to residents with unique activity needs, including: Alzheimer's and dementia residents Residents of the baby boomer generation Bariatric residents Short-term stay residents Nonambulatory residents After-hours activities


Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)

Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)

Author: Gloria M. Bulechek, PhD, RN, FAAN

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 638

ISBN-13: 0323100112

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Covering the full range of nursing interventions, Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), 6th Edition provides a research-based clinical tool to help in selecting appropriate interventions. It standardizes and defines the knowledge base for nursing practice while effectively communicating the nature of nursing. More than 550 nursing interventions are provided - including 23 NEW labels. As the only comprehensive taxonomy of nursing-sensitive interventions available, this book is ideal for practicing nurses, nursing students, nursing administrators, and faculty seeking to enhance nursing curricula and improve nursing care. More than 550 research-based nursing intervention labels with nearly 13,000 specific activities Definition, list of activities, publication facts line, and background readings provided for each intervention. NIC Interventions Linked to 2012-2014 NANDA-I Diagnoses promotes clinical decision-making. New! Two-color design provides easy readability. 554 research-based nursing intervention labels with nearly 13,000 specific activities. NEW! 23 additional interventions include: Central Venous Access Device Management, Commendation, Healing Touch, Dementia Management: Wandering, Life Skills Enhancement, Diet Staging: Weight Loss Surgery, Stem Cell Infusion and many more. NEW! 133 revised interventions are provided for 49 specialties, including five new specialty core interventions. NEW! Updated list of estimated time and educational level has been expanded to cover every intervention included in the text.


Nursing Care Plans for Long Term Care

Nursing Care Plans for Long Term Care

Author: LTCS Books

Publisher: LTCS Books

Published: 2023-04-07

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1733247378

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2024 Edition.104 Comprehensive Person Centered Care Plans on easy to use templates in the book. For v MDS v1.1.1. Covers every nursing diagnosis and nursing care plan problem that may be generated from the Minimum Data Set - MDS 3.0. Includes 20 Care Area Assessments. How to write baseline and comprehensive care plans. Nursing care plan standards. Nursing diagnoses, problem statements, goals, and interventions. Current with all RAI Manual Updates, Surveyor Guidelines and Federal Regulatory Changes, and PDPM. Abusive, Activities, Activity Intolerance, Airway Clearance, Allergies, Allergies, Anemia, Anger, Angina, Anxiety, Blepharitis, Blood Sugars, Breathing Patterns, Cardiac Output, Cataracts, Chewing Problem, Cognitive Deficit, Decision-Making, Disordered Thinking, Memory Problem, Colostomy, Communication, Hearing, Speech, Conflict with Family / Friends/ Staff, Constipation, Dental Care, Depression, Diarrhea, Discharge Pending, Fall Risk, Family Coping, Fluid Volume Deficit, Fluid Volume Excess, Gastrointestinal Discomfort, Grief over Lost Status / Roles, Hoards Objects, Hypertension, Hypotension, Hypothyroidism, Incontinence, Knowledge Deficit, Manipulative Behaviors, Non-compliance, Obesity, Pacemaker, Pain, Paranoia, Parkinson’s, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Physical Mobility, Ambulation, Bed Mobility, Locomotion, Range of Motion, Transfers, Prefers Own Routine, Refuses to Eat / Drink, Rejects Care, Restraint, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Seizures Self Care Deficit, Bathing, Dressing and Grooming, Eating, Hygiene, Sensory Deprivation, Sensory Perception, Skin Breakdown, Pressure Ulcer, Sleep Pattern Disturbance, Smoking, Social Isolation, Socially Inappropriate Behavior, Strengths, Swallowing Problem, Terminal Prognosis, Tracheostomy, Trauma, Tube Feeding, Unhappy with Roommate, Urinary Retention, Urinary Catheter, Urinary Tract Infection, Visual Impairment, Wandering, Weight Loss, Withdrawal from Care / Activities


The Big Book of Resident Activities

The Big Book of Resident Activities

Author: Debbie R. Bera

Publisher: Hcpro, a Division of Simplify Compliance

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781601461698

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The Big Book of Resident Activities Debbie R. Bera, ADC Take the philosophy of resident centered care to new heights with The Big Book of Resident Activities. Your residents will thank you for it! The Big Book of Resident Activities features dozens of activities and care plans that facilities can use to keep residents active and engaged. This book provides more than 100 activities and care plans for long-term care residents, saving activity coordinators time spent searching for new activities for residents with a wide range of needs. No matter what the clinical condition or cognitive limitation, this book offers activities that suit each resident's distinct needs. Inside, you'll find: Dozens of comprehensive activity plans for every type of resident Simple explanations of corresponding CMS regulations Chapters devoted to residents with unique activity needs, including: Alzheimer's and dementia residents Younger residents Bariatric residents Short-term stay residents Nonambulatory residents This encyclopedia-like resource eliminates the need to search for fresh activities for your residents. Each activity included: Provides a meaningful objective to accomplish with the activity Eliminates guesswork by offering a recommended group size Enhances your efficiency by giving you a suggested time frame Identifies special needs and ability levels so you know exactly which residents will benefit from the activity Gives you concise and specific steps to take to make the activity a success Offers several variations, adaptations, modifications and hints to easily customize the activity to your facility Bonus CD-ROM included! Each of the activities, forms, and care plans found in this book can also be accessed on the companion CD-ROM. Take this CD-ROM with you to any location and provide your residents with meaningful activities to foster a higher quality of life. Here are some of the activities you'll find inside of The Big Book of Resident Activities: - Fun fair - Annual picnic - Facility dog show act - Resident/family Christmas tea social - Outdoor campfire night - Memorial service - Memorial remembrance - Comfort cart - Craft and bake sale act - Wishing well activity - Mother's Day tea social - Father's Day brunch - Sample activity calendar (regular program) - Memories - Morning stretch - Bariatric cooking class - Bariatric exercise - Bariatric ball exercise - Devotional/prayer group - Spa day - Cooking club - Gardening club - Fashion show - Scrapbooking - Red Hat Society - Tea social/gourmet coffee social - Fondue party/social - Yesterday - Romeo - Turkey shoot - 6,5,4 card game - Card club - Men's gathering and gab session - Men's breakfast or luncheon - Men's grill out or picnic - Daily crosswords or trivia - Weekend trivia - Social time - Tai chi - Yoga - Pilates - Walking club - Martial arts/tae kwon do - Library cart - Hands alive - Therapeutic massage - Five alive - Sunshine group - Noodle ball - Noodle exercise - Match game - ABC game - Colors and shapes bingo - Bubble mania - Sea shells sensory - Sound effects sensory - Creative writing - Parachute fun - Dusterball - Memory matching - Dice game - Hidden treasurers - Themed sensory kits - Name five - Rise and shine - Grandmas kitchen - Object identification - Big ball fun - Rice bags - Relaxation music sensory program - Music with movement - Creative expression - Pet therapy - Recreational program - Sensory stimulation program - AM wakeup sensory program - Afternoon sensory program - Evening sensory program - Chinese New Year - Mardi Gras - Dairy days - Beach/Hawaiian day - Western day - Mexican fiesta day - Annual Valentine king and queen activity - Annual sweetheart dinner - Back-to-school week - 50's day - Folk fair - Grandparent's Day - Gay 90's luncheon - Wine and cheese tasting event - New year celebrations - Thanksgiving social - Thanksgiving blessings - St. Patrick's Day party - Spring fling - President's Day silhouettes - Camping week/day - Winter Olympics - Wedding week - Cruise week - Halloween party - Birthday party - Resident Academy Awards - Senior prom - Winter charades - Christmas charades Quality of life truly results from a commitment to resident centered care where individuals experience dignity of choice and respect in their daily lives. Get results from your commitment to offering resident driven activity planning with The Big Book of Resident Activities.


MDS Care Plans

MDS Care Plans

Author: Debbie Ohl

Publisher:

Published: 2016-03-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781556458996

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Looking to develop a more comprehensive plan of care while improving MDS 3.0 accuracy? MDS Care Plans: A Person-Centered, Interdisciplinary Approach to Care helps you navigate recent changes to the RAI and includes more than 100 customizable care plan templates. With many updated regulations already in effect, this timely book covers the IMPACT Act, QAPI, person-centered care, and survey changes, as well as the changes resulting from the ICD- 10 transition. Each care plan provides a framework for guiding the review of trigger areas and clarifying a resident's functional status and related causes of impairments. It also provides a basis for additional assessment of potential issues, including related risk factors. These thorough assessments provide the interdisciplinary team additional information to help them develop a comprehensive plan of care. By modifying the care plans provided in this resource, you'll fit the individual needs of your residents while satisfying the requirements of the new assessment process. This product will help facilities: - Save time developing person-centered care plans using more than 100 customizable templates - Evaluate and create valuable Care Area Assessments (CAA) and improve MDS 3.0 accuracy - Help customers navigate recent changes to the RAI - Integrate the voice of the resident, family, and staff in the development of the care plan - Be confident they're making use of proven tools and expert guidance


Long-Term Care for Activity Professionals, Social Services Professionals, and Recreational Therapists Sixth Edition

Long-Term Care for Activity Professionals, Social Services Professionals, and Recreational Therapists Sixth Edition

Author: Elizabeth Best-Martini

Publisher:

Published: 2010-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781882883899

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This is the best reference book for activity directors working in long-term care, assisted living, and adult day programs and the most popular text for training new professionals. This book is down to earth, easy to understand, and comprehensive enough to answer your difficult questions about working with different resident groups, meeting standards, working with team and family members, and managing your department. It lets you see how all the parts of your facility can fit together to make an empowering, healthful, person-centered environment for everyone. It shows you how to provide care that satisfies, and even exceeds, health care regulations. And it gives you suggestions on how to stay sane, at least most of the time. Great reference book with many excellent activities and reproducible forms! The sixth edition includes information about MDS 3.0 and more details on successful person-centered programming in the information age.