buttons_vertical | Healthcare ProfessionalLicensed ProfessionalAdministratorsThis site contains detailed information for persons who manage either
nursing homes or assisted living facilities as well as basic information
that equips your workforce to manage residents. Information is available
for appropriate use of behavioral and psychopharmacological management
strategies in all clinical settings.
 Behavior
book
Dementia
Caregiver's Handbook
ALF
Manual Just the Facts for Administrators| 1. | Nursing home care is governed by a complex set of federal
and state regulations. | | 2. | Liability has become a major issue for all aspects of long-term
care. | | 3. | Management can assure high quality care for demented residents by
attracting high-quality staff, implementing high-quality programs
and monitoring quality assurance. | | 4. | Falls, weight loss, and decubiti are common preventable problems
in all long-term care settings. | | 5. | Staff training and good management improve staff morale and quality
of care. | | 6. | Nursing homes can comply with OBRA regulations for medications and
behavioral management, while still providing high quality, cost-effective
care. | | 7. | Most nursing home residents are demented. | | 8. | Many ALF residents (40%) are demented. | | 9. | Poor care, angry families, and disgruntled employees is the recipe
for lawsuits. | | 10. | Early treatment of dementia may allow ALF residents to remain in
place for almost two additional years. |
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