Nursing home care in the United States--failure in public policy: supporting paper ...U.S. Government Printing Office, 1974 |
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... MENTAL PATIENTS " Thousands of elderly patients have been transferred from State mental institutions to nursing homes . The number of aged in State mental hospitals decreased 40 percent between 1969 and 1973 ac- cording to subcommittee ...
... MENTAL PATIENTS " Thousands of elderly patients have been transferred from State mental institutions to nursing homes . The number of aged in State mental hospitals decreased 40 percent between 1969 and 1973 ac- cording to subcommittee ...
Page 169
... . New York Department of Mental Hygiene , to John A. Edie , professional staff member , Senate Special Committee on Aging , October 5 , 1972 . insisted that patient would be " OK " lying on 169 Abuse and poor treatment of patients.
... . New York Department of Mental Hygiene , to John A. Edie , professional staff member , Senate Special Committee on Aging , October 5 , 1972 . insisted that patient would be " OK " lying on 169 Abuse and poor treatment of patients.
Page 197
... mental state of the patients.139 * * They had a roommate in with my sister who was a little . confused and always upset . For example , one day my sister went over to move the window up a little bit and her room- mate got her very upset ...
... mental state of the patients.139 * * They had a roommate in with my sister who was a little . confused and always upset . For example , one day my sister went over to move the window up a little bit and her room- mate got her very upset ...
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... Mental Health Administration , National Center for Health Statistics , p . 369 . 225 Page 905 , part 11 , hearings cited in footnote 1 . 26 See page 837 , part 10 , hearings cited in footnote 1 for source cited in footnote 50 which ...
... Mental Health Administration , National Center for Health Statistics , p . 369 . 225 Page 905 , part 11 , hearings cited in footnote 1 . 26 See page 837 , part 10 , hearings cited in footnote 1 for source cited in footnote 50 which ...
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... mental hospital to nursing home , from nursing home to mental hospital , from floor to floor , and from room to room in whatever direction will save the most money . In conclusion , the negative image of nursing homes is not entirely ...
... mental hospital to nursing home , from nursing home to mental hospital , from floor to floor , and from room to room in whatever direction will save the most money . In conclusion , the negative image of nursing homes is not entirely ...
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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...