Download or read book Long Term Care Monitoring Tools written by Nora Wellington and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meal time is an opportunity for residents to experience good "Quality of Life" in their "home", while they interact with each other and with the staff. These monitoring tools will help the staff gauge whether the residents are having a great meal time experience, a good meal time experience, or a not so good meal time experience. When surveyors come to your facility this is one of the important aspects of care they observe. These tools will help you before the surveyors walk through your doors.

Download or read book Improving the Quality of Long Term Care written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-02-27 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Fundamentals of Quality for Long Term Care written by Nora J. Wellington and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For all Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Improvement (QI) Directors or Coordinators, this is not only required reading for your facilities, but more important, it is a practical tool to guide you as you prepare for your survey. As the saying goes, Your facility must be survey-ready 365 days a year. So use this book to help you get readyand stay ready. The Fundamentals of Quality for LTC, Part I gives you the F-Tags, as well as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Interpretive Guidelines and Guidance to Surveyors. This is a comprehensive monitoring tool for all disciplines to use in an interdisciplinary format. It covers the Federal Long Term Care Regulations 42 CFR 483.10 Resident Rights through 483.20 Resident Assessment. Because this is such a practical tool, it is a book that staff will keep handy at their desks to use for monitoring purposes and for quick reference. It will help the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)including one of the most important and busiest groups, the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) maintain awareness of the expectations of the Federal and State Surveyors. It will also keep the staffs focus on Quality of Care and Quality of Life.

Download or read book Clinical Tools and Forms for Long Term Care written by Barbara Acello and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Tools and Forms for Long-Term Care Barbara Acello, MS, RN Is your library of long-term care tools and forms a bit cluttered or a challenge to navigate? Minimize space and save time searching for the clinical, legal, and daily maintenance related forms you need with "Clinical Tools and Forms for Long-Term Care." This valuable book combines an extensive collection of long-term care tools and forms from author Barbara Acello, MS, RN, into an all-in-one comprehensive resource. Including clinical forms such as pain and activities of daily living assessments, as well as regulatory forms such as HIPAA rules and regulations, infection control, and facility-specific policies, the book s content is organized by topic so long-term care providers can instantly reference, download, and implement the forms they need. Table of contents Clinical Admission, Transfer, Discharge Assessment, Nursing Audits & Checklists Code/Medical Emergency Diabetes Monitoring & Medication Enteral, Parenteral Nutrition Falls Infection Control Medicare Medication Miscellaneous Nursing Assistant Nursing (Licensed) Documentation Nutrition (Oral) and Hydration Pain Physician Services Restraints Skin/Pressure Ulcer/Skin Tears Social Services/Behavior/Mental Health Vital Signs, Height/Weight Wandering/Eloping Documentation Audits & Checklists Certificates Code/Medical Emergency Employee Issues/Human Resources Infection Control In-Service/Education Miscellaneous Nursing Assistant Nursing (Licensed) Documentation Report Resident Consents and Releases Social Services/Behavior/Mental Health Wandering/Eloping Legal Advance Directive, DNR (No Code), POLST, Vial of Life Contracts and Agreements Employee Issues/Human Resources Medicare Nursing (Licensed) Documentation Resident Consents and Releases Restorative ADL Bowel and Bladder Restorative Nursing Task Analysis Top 10 Forms Restorative Nursing Care of Plan Form Admission Bladder Assessment Form Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Vaccine Consent Elopement Patterning Tool Behavioral Scale for Cognitively Impaired Adults Brink/Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale Skin Tear Risk Assessment Fall Prevention Assessment Medicare Redetermination Request Form Who should read this book? Administrators Directors of nursing (DON) Nurses Assistant DONs Staff educators Clinical managers Directors Nurse managers QA committee members Quality assurance staff "

Download or read book Resident Assessment and Monitoring for Long term Care written by Barbara Acello and published by HC Pro, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development of a Medication Monitoring Tool Based on the Experiences and Perceptions of Health Care Workers in a Long Term Care Facility Regarding Polypharmacy of the Elderly Resident written by Mercedes Barber and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Long Term Care Nurse written by Charlotte Eliopoulos, MPH, PhD, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, more than 10 million people in the United States require some form of long-term care, a number that is rapidly increasing and will continue to do so for years to come. This concise and user-friendly resource contains the fundamental information long-term care nurses need to provide all aspects of safe and effective care to their patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Written by a renowned and highly respected nurse leader in long-term care and gerontology, it presents key facts and core competencies related to the clinical and managerial responsibilities of nurses in these settings. Details on the specific skills required for this challenging specialty, as well as must-know information on regulatory standards, site visits, management and leadership, and dementia care, are presented in a concise format for quick access to information. The book embodies a holistic approach to nursing that recognizes the importance of quality of life in addition to quality of care. It provides an overview of the unique features of long-term care, addressing the operational differences between these settings and those of acute settings, the distinct responsibilities of long-term care nurses, special needs of the residents, and major clinical challenges. The text offers guidance on the use of evidence-based knowledge within the constraints of long-term care settings. Topics such as legal risks, documentation essentials, and the importance of self-care are covered, along with management and leadership issues relevant to the supervision of unlicensed personnel. The Fast Facts in a Nutshell feature assists readers in reinforcing and applying content, and a comprehensive resource list supplements the text. The book will also serve as a useful study tool for long-term nursing care certification. Key Features: Embodies the essential competencies for long-term care nursing practice Presents information in a concise easy-to-access format with bulleted facts and the Fast Facts in a Nutshell feature Addresses management and leadership issues germane to the long-term care setting Includes must-know information on regulatory standards, site visits, legal risks, documentation essentials, and more Guides nurses in using evidence-based knowledge in long-term care settings

Download or read book Long Term Care Monitoring for Quality Resident Meal Time Food and Nutrition Services Revised written by Nora Wellington and published by Readersmagnet LLC. This book was released on 2019-10-02 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is designed for an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow Quick Reference Guide of Revised Federal Long Term Care Regulations and New F-Tags to be used by administrators, and staffs in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and nursing homes. The tools will help staff monitor for compliance. This book will help staff improve familiarity with the specific regulations, help improve in providing Quality of Care and Quality of Life for the residents and also help them improve in their survey outcomes.

Download or read book Long Term Care Administration and Management written by Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD, FGSA, FAGHE and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-02-07 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This concise guide to long-term services and supports introduces a broad array of topics and presents ideas on how to get more extensive information... A variety of graphs, tables, and charts make the information easy to understand. Overall the book is well-organized with chapters that can stand on their own... Readers considering going into long-term care management or administration would find this book a valuable tool."--Doodyís Medical Reviews This is a comprehensive reference for long-term care administrators, practitioners and students who want to understand the options, issues, and trends related to the effective administration and management of long-term care communities. The book is unique in its in-depth focus on what needs to be accomplished and the evidence-based information about what actually works. Multifaceted insights address the ever-changing world of the long-term care industry and offer best practices and model programs in eldercare. This multidisciplinary book covers the most crucial aspects of management including federal and/or state regulations required to provide long-term care services and operate long-term care communities. It offers advice on care at home, naturally occurring retirement communities, and continuing care retirement communities, client care, staff retention, preventing elder abuse and neglect, anticipating and managing litigation and arbitration in long-term care, aging and human diversity, Alzheimerís Disease, palliative care, care transitions, and much more. Distilling many years of practical, research and teaching experience, the authors provide the necessary tools and tips that will enable professionals to maximize the quality of care and the quality of life for older adults living in long-term care communities. Each chapter includes helpful pedagogical features such as learning objectives, case studies, effective practices, and/or model programs in eldercare. Key Features: Based on federal and/or state regulations required to provide long-term care services and operate long-term care communities Examines the complex operations of long-term care options for effective eldercare Highlights the most cost-effective practices and model programs in long-term care communities that are currently used throughout the United States Provides useful tips about client care and staff retention as well as marketing and census development, financing and reimbursement, and legal issues Promotes innovative collaboration between education, research, and practice that is reflected by the training of the editors and contributing authors

Download or read book The Long term Care Nursing Desk Reference written by Barbara Acello and published by HC Pro, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pain assessment methods to intravenous drip calculations, the Long-Term Care Nursing Desk Reference offers long-term care nurses virtually every tool they need to provide high-quality, regulation-compliant, long-term resident care. Written by accomplished author and speaker Barbara Acello, MS, RN, this authoritative reference is jam-packed with practical, need-to-know patient care information, essential policies and procedures, and vital regulatory and safety requirements. In short, the Long-Term Care Nursing Desk Reference is the book you and your nurses have been waiting for!

Download or read book Risk Management in Long Term Care written by Andrew David Weinberg, MD, FACP and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997-10-10 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, effective, and thorough risk management tool, this book helps health professionals address common problem areas in order to avoid litigation. Potential risk topics covered include: injury from physical restraint, resident abuse and neglect, infection control, polypharmacy and medication use, falls, and much more. The volume also features valuable information on how to respond to legal claims. Each chapter concludes with 10 tips for the reader. The appendixes contain case studies with questions for discussion and a useful resource list of organizations. This handy guide is indispensable to administrators, nurses, and physicians, as well as students of health administration. "Risk Management and Long Term Care is full of case examples, specific suggestions and recommended policies and procedures to follow in providing quality care and thereby managing risk." -from the foreword --James L. Wilkes, II, Esq.

Download or read book Nursing Homes written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Consumer Guide to Long term Care written by Gary Ilminen and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The clear, concise and easy-to-follow format provides critical information needed to make difficult decisions. A must-read for adult children of the elderly and anyone working in long-term care."--Pamela M Mokler, gerontologist. Author lectures.

Download or read book The Use of a Tool to Assess Long Term Care Surveyor Efficiency and Effectiveness written by Theresa Dyer-Kramer and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quality of care in our nation's long term care facilities or nursing homes has been a steadfast matter of public policy for the past few decades. In response to research and reports of poor care, the Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) was born in 1987. Since that time, additional legislation has been passed to address the same issue. Continued research in early 2000 has shown that although there have been strides toward increasing the quality of care in these facilities, serious care issues continue to exist. As part of NHRA, every long term care facility in this country that accepts payment from the federal government must complete a survey every nine to fifteen months. There are two types of long term care surveys: the traditional and quality indicator survey (QIS). Recent research has documented that both survey processes are flawed. To date, the federal government has no way to monitor whether QIS is meeting its objectives. The purpose of this quality improvement project is to evaluate the use of a tool to assess surveyor efficiency and effectiveness on each survey task in the long term care survey. A tool was developed to evaluate surveyor efficiency and effectiveness and a pre-pilot was completed in early March of 2014, to test the tool. The outcome of that testing was that data collection was complex; many of the survey tasks were conducted simultaneously making it impossible for one researcher to conduct the evaluation. At the same time, the participating healthcare organization decided that another project took precedence. Although the project never was completed, the evaluation of surveyor efficiency and effectiveness is recommended in further research, as thousands of residents in long term care facilities depend on the survey process to ensure high quality of care.

Download or read book Long Term Care written by The Editors of Nolo and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As boomers enter their 70s, more people than ever need long-term care. The cost of nursing homes, assisted living, home health care, and other care options is painfully steep, and navigating Medicare and Medicaid can be challenging. Long-Term Care comes to the rescue with reliable, practical, plain-English information on long-term care options and how to pay for them.

Download or read book The Health Services Executive HSE written by Keith R. Knapp, PhD, MHA, HSE, CFACHCA and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. The Health Services Executive (HSETM): Tools for Leading Long-Term Care and Senior Living Organizations serves as a contemporary and comprehensive resource that addresses each of the core professional domains of practice and leadership essentials for long-term care administration students and professionals. With sections dedicated to postacute care settings, operations, leadership and management, this textbook covers information pertinent to the spectrum of senior living service lines – from inpatient rehab facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living, and residential care communities to home- and community-based services. It is a practical reference for both undergraduate and graduate students preparing to enter the field of long-term care administration and leadership, as well as for professionals transitioning to another line of postacute service. The textbook begins with a thorough history of the field, including the development of senior services in the United States. Section I then describes the components of customer care, supports, and services before transitioning into Section II, which addresses operations, including the core practice domains of effectively managing human resources, finances, and the environment. Section III offers a framework for leadership, covering strategic thinking and innovation, marketing and public relations, critical thinking and operation practice, customer service, and personal development. Case problems, discussion questions, leadership roles, high-impact practices, key points, and National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) domain competencies conclude each chapter. Written by two highly experienced long-term care administrators, this textbook is intended for those preparing for the examinations administered by the NAB for the HSETM qualification or licensure for individual lines of service, such as for Nursing Home Administration (NHA), Residential Care and Assisted Living (RC/AL) and Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Key Features: Provides best practices for leadership and management across the continuum of long-term care and senior living services Covers all five NAB professional practice domains: Customer Care, Supports and Services; Human Resources; Finance; Environment; and Leadership and Management Includes case problems, discussion questions, and more to foster critical thinking and decision-making skills Offers coverage of the most unique differences among service lines that are part of the HSETM initiative Weaves insightful quotes from industry leaders throughout chapters for practical tips and words of wisdom

Download or read book Infection Control Program for Long Term Care written by LTCS Books and published by LTCS Books. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2022 Sixth Edition. Program Development and Oversight, Policies and Procedures, Tracking and Audit Forms, Covid-19 Regulations 2022, Covid-19 Testing and Visitation Updates 2022, Infection Preventionist, Antibiotic Stewardship, Employee Health and Education, Standard Precautions, Transmission-based Precautions, Indirect Transmission, Linens, Surveillance, CMS Regulations, MDS 3.0 Items and Infection Control, Outbreak Control, Communicable Disease Reporting, Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms, Surveyor’s Investigative Protocol, Cleaning and Disinfection, Needles and Sharps , Airborne Precautions, Contact Precautions, Droplet Precautions, Influenza Immunization, Intravenous Therapy, Suctioning, Tracheostomy Care, Urinary Catheter Insertion and Care, Laboratory Services, Tuberculosis Testing, Pneumonia Vaccine, Complete Inservices on Standard Precautions, Infectious Diseases, and Catheter Care and UTIs. This Infection Control for Long Term Care manual gives information and forms to implement a complete infection control for long term care program. It includes the latest CMS regulations on infection control for long term care, a job description for the infection control nurse, and information on coding infections on the MDS 3.0. Included in the forms are nursing policies and procedures and nursing inservices for training long term care staff in infection prevention practices. The auditing and tracking forms will facilitate the task of preventing and monitoring infections in the facility. Forms in the Infection Control Long Term Care manual comply with the change to MDS 3.0 and with all of the federal regulations and guidelines updated during the past year. All of the forms and nursing care plans in the book are included on the CD so they can be saved to a computer whenever needed. By adding or deleting entries, the forms and care plans can be made resident specific.