Nursing home care in the United States--failure in public policy: supporting paper ...U.S. Government Printing Office, 1974 |
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... cause resistance to rescue . There is reason to believe the number of nursing homes failing to meet fire safety standards is actually increasing . In 1971 , the General Accounting Office reported that 50 percent of U.S. nursing homes ...
... cause resistance to rescue . There is reason to believe the number of nursing homes failing to meet fire safety standards is actually increasing . In 1971 , the General Accounting Office reported that 50 percent of U.S. nursing homes ...
Page 162
... cause insurmountable difficulties . Cultural and other problems , including rural isola tion , cause problems to American Indians . Members of minority groups at subcommittee hearings have been sharply critical of the Nixon ...
... cause insurmountable difficulties . Cultural and other problems , including rural isola tion , cause problems to American Indians . Members of minority groups at subcommittee hearings have been sharply critical of the Nixon ...
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... cause such injury.10 Negligence on the part of nursing home personnel can lead to dire consequences : • A California resident notified the subcommittee of her mother's death from dehydration subsequent to an improper dose of insulin ...
... cause such injury.10 Negligence on the part of nursing home personnel can lead to dire consequences : • A California resident notified the subcommittee of her mother's death from dehydration subsequent to an improper dose of insulin ...
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... caused to pa- tients is not limited to acts of negligence . The home is also liable for deliberate or intentional conduct causing injury to another . For in- stance , an administrator could be charged with false imprisonment— which is ...
... caused to pa- tients is not limited to acts of negligence . The home is also liable for deliberate or intentional conduct causing injury to another . For in- stance , an administrator could be charged with false imprisonment— which is ...
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... causing blackened eyes and a bleeding nose . Though this was observed by other staff personnel , when staff member who was involved was ques- tioned by her superiors in regard to the incident , she claimed that " patient fell and that's ...
... causing blackened eyes and a bleeding nose . Though this was observed by other staff personnel , when staff member who was involved was ques- tioned by her superiors in regard to the incident , she claimed that " patient fell and that's ...
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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...