Nursing home care in the United States--failure in public policy: supporting paper ...U.S. Government Printing Office, 1974 |
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... activities for the patients . " Ombudsmen " programs have been established by Presidential direction and are making some headway . In some States , the nursing home industry has launched an effort to upgrade its facilities by ...
... activities for the patients . " Ombudsmen " programs have been established by Presidential direction and are making some headway . In some States , the nursing home industry has launched an effort to upgrade its facilities by ...
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... Activities Theft Lack of Podiatry Doctors Absent Unnecessary or unauthorized use of Restraints X X X X X X X X IX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X x X X X X X X X 1x X X X X X X X X 1x X X X x X X x X X X X X X K X X Ineffective Inspections ...
... Activities Theft Lack of Podiatry Doctors Absent Unnecessary or unauthorized use of Restraints X X X X X X X X IX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X x X X X X X X X 1x X X X X X X X X 1x X X X x X X x X X X X X X K X X Ineffective Inspections ...
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... activities at another home , verifying a complaint that aides were allowed to prepare dosages and administer medications.84 • The LPN mentioned above also underscored a common com- plaint concerning overtranquilization : This nurse ...
... activities at another home , verifying a complaint that aides were allowed to prepare dosages and administer medications.84 • The LPN mentioned above also underscored a common com- plaint concerning overtranquilization : This nurse ...
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... activities as rising and bed - times , mealtimes , and menus.206 Her list of other factors in " what might be called the iatrogenic diseases of institutional life " are : dependency , depersonalization , low self - esteem , lack of ...
... activities as rising and bed - times , mealtimes , and menus.206 Her list of other factors in " what might be called the iatrogenic diseases of institutional life " are : dependency , depersonalization , low self - esteem , lack of ...
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... activities to keep patients mobile ; ( 2 ) provision of services by dentists , dietitians , physical therapists , podiatrists , and other therapeutic per- sonnel in addition to the minimum services required by nursing home laws ; ( 3 ) ...
... activities to keep patients mobile ; ( 2 ) provision of services by dentists , dietitians , physical therapists , podiatrists , and other therapeutic per- sonnel in addition to the minimum services required by nursing home laws ; ( 3 ) ...
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Page 284 - State plan approved under this title, "(2) at any time knowingly and willfully makes or causes to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact for use in determining rights to such benefit or payment...
Page 451 - December 31, 1969) such provisions of the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association (21st Edition, 1967) as are applicable to nursing homes; except that the State agency may waive in accordance with...
Page 224 - And Cain talked with Abel his brother : and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel, thy brother ? And he said, I know not : am I my brother's keeper ? And he said, What hast thou done ? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground.
Page 451 - The building is maintained in good repair and kept free of hazards such as those created by any damaged or defective parts of the building.
Page 329 - ... serves only individuals who have been determined by their physicians not to be in need of such supervision and whose need for such supervision is reviewed as indicated, and at least quarterly; (6) Continuing supervision by a physician who sees the resident as needed...
Page 283 - Whoever — (1) Knowingly and willfully makes or causes to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact in any application for any...
Page 577 - For example, the Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged in New York City...
Page 564 - The facility must have an infection-control program and maintain records of incidents and corrective actions. 14. Physical environment. The facility must comply with the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association. The facility should provide for emergency electrical power in case of power failure. The building must have adequate space and equipment for dining, health services, and recreation. Resident rooms must meet certain requirements for size and furnishings.
Page 458 - State to perform its functions in certifying nursing homes under Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.
Page 451 - Medicnid programs provide : — inpatient and outpatient hospital services ; — laboratory and X-ray services ; — skilled nursing home services...