Retooling for an Aging America
Retooling for an Aging America

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2008-08-27

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0309131952

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As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.

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.

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.

Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research
Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research

Author: M. Joseph Sirgy

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-09

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 9401703876

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This volume is relevant to quality-of-life researchers working in the areas of social medicine, sustainable development, social indicators research and health psychology/behavioral medicine. It represents a culmination of programmatic research in the science of QOL. The research methods and conceptual models used are exemplary and can induce QOL researchers to conduct future research in other cultures, geographic areas, and different socio-economic and demographic groups as well as in different QOL domains.

Satisfaction Surveys in Long-term Care
Satisfaction Surveys in Long-term Care

Author: Jiska Cohen-Mansfield

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13:

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Dr. Cohen-Mansfield and her colleagues offer advice on implementing satisfaction surveys in an effort to maintain an institution's fiscal growth and to improve the quality of life for long-term care residents. This volume includes a useful summary of published satisfaction scales, examples of satisfaction surveys, benchmarking norms, and examples of supporting materials, such as cover letters, reports, and more.

Assessing Satisfaction in Health and Long Term Care
Assessing Satisfaction in Health and Long Term Care

Author: Robert Applebaum, MSW, PhD

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 1999-12-29

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0826116892

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Drawing from their own research, the authors have created a book that answers the much asked questions about how to access the satisfaction of health and long-term care recipients successfully. Designed to be practical in its application, the book includes many examples of questions and approaches used to access consumer satisfaction. Part 1 provides an overview, in which the authors discuss theories, approaches to measuring consumer satisfaction, and how to implement a consumer data collection strategy. Part II focuses on a broad range of specific areas or settings for assessment including in-home care, nursing homes, and assisted living. This concise book is must reading for practitioners, researchers, and students committed to listening to the voices of their clients and improving the delivery of care.

Consumer Voice and Choice in Long-Term Care
Consumer Voice and Choice in Long-Term Care

Author: Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2006-06-14

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780826100009

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IMPROVE LONG-TERM CARE WITH NEW CUSTOMER PARTICIPATION METHODS Providing clear guidance on how to apply new customer satisfaction models to the quality of long-term care, this collection reviews how consumers contribute to, and assist in, the management of their own long-term care. The latest issues and ideas are provided for the following aspects of research and management: Development and Planning Strategies Consumer Satisfaction Measurement Models Consumer Satisfaction and Quality Improvement Models Development of Case Management Guidelines From reviewing the important factors and challenges that influence consumer choice to exploring the approaches required to evaluate needs, preferences, and perspectives, this new and valuable resource is a must-have reference for the improvement of long-term care in both the institutional and community settings.

Aging Well
Aging Well

Author: Jean Galiana

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-03-20

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 9811321647

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This open access book outlines the challenges of supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults around the world and offers examples of solutions designed by stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public, private and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The solutions presented address challenges including: providing person-centered long-term care, making palliative care accessible in all healthcare settings and the home, enabling aging-in-place, financing long-term care, improving care coordination and access to care, delivering hospital-level and emergency care in the home and retirement community settings, merging health and social care, supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers, creating communities and employment opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to those of all ages and abilities, and combating the stigma of aging. The innovative programs of support and care in Aging Well serve as models of excellence that, when put into action, move health spending toward a sustainable path and greatly contribute to the well-being of older adults.

Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1996-03-27

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 0309175704

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Hospitals and nursing homes are responding to changes in the health care system by modifying staffing levels and the mix of nursing personnel. But do these changes endanger the quality of patient care? Do nursing staff suffer increased rates of injury, illness, or stress because of changing workplace demands? These questions are addressed in Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes, a thorough and authoritative look at today's health care system that also takes a long-term view of staffing needs for nursing as the nation moves into the next century. The committee draws fundamental conclusions about the evolving role of nurses in hospitals and nursing homes and presents recommendations about staffing decisions, nursing training, measurement of quality, reimbursement, and other areas. The volume also discusses work-related injuries, violence toward and abuse of nursing staffs, and stress among nursing personnelâ€"and examines whether these problems are related to staffing levels. Included is a readable overview of the underlying trends in health care that have given rise to urgent questions about nurse staffing: population changes, budget pressures, and the introduction of new technologies. Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes provides a straightforward examination of complex and sensitive issues surround the role and value of nursing on our health care system.

Culture Change in Long-term Care
Culture Change in Long-term Care

Author: Judah L. Ronch

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 0789021102

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This book, selected for inclusion in Doody's Core Titles in the Health Sciences, 2005 edition (DCT), will inform you about the theoretical and practical applications of culture change within the institutional long-term care setting. It examines existing models of positive cultures, emphasizing philosophy, underpinning, and implementation. You'll gain a greater understanding of theoretical frameworks for organizational change, of the changes that can occur in all members of the long-term care community, and of culture change in the context of broad organizational experience and cultural competence.