Nursing home care in the United States--failure in public policy: supporting paper ...U.S. Government Printing Office, 1974 |
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... percent . The subcommittee estimates at least 50 percent are substandard with one or more life - threatening conditions . These problems have their roots in contemporary attitudes toward the aging and aged . As Senator Frank E. Moss ...
... percent . The subcommittee estimates at least 50 percent are substandard with one or more life - threatening conditions . These problems have their roots in contemporary attitudes toward the aging and aged . As Senator Frank E. Moss ...
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... percent , beds by 232 percent , patients by 210 percent , employees by 405 percent , and expenditures for care by 465 percent . Measured from 1960 through 1973 , expenditures increased almost 1,400 percent . Despite the heavy Federal ...
... percent , beds by 232 percent , patients by 210 percent , employees by 405 percent , and expenditures for care by 465 percent . Measured from 1960 through 1973 , expenditures increased almost 1,400 percent . Despite the heavy Federal ...
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... percent of all nursing home expenditures- $ 300 million in all . And yet , the flow of drugs through many of ... percent of the schools indicated that geriatrics was not now a specialty and that they were not contemplating making it one ...
... percent of all nursing home expenditures- $ 300 million in all . And yet , the flow of drugs through many of ... percent of the schools indicated that geriatrics was not now a specialty and that they were not contemplating making it one ...
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... percent of the care is pro- vided by over 280,000 aides and orderlies , some few of them well trained , but most literally hired off the streets . Most are grossly overworked and paid at or near the minimum wage . With such working ...
... percent of the care is pro- vided by over 280,000 aides and orderlies , some few of them well trained , but most literally hired off the streets . Most are grossly overworked and paid at or near the minimum wage . With such working ...
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... percent in gross revenues ; and • 116 percent in average net income . One recent HEW study , however , shows marginal rates of return in a sample of 228 nursing homes . Thus , the issue is far from settled . But a joint study ...
... percent in gross revenues ; and • 116 percent in average net income . One recent HEW study , however , shows marginal rates of return in a sample of 228 nursing homes . Thus , the issue is far from settled . But a joint study ...
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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...