Long-term care

The needs of residents in a nursing and long-term care facility There are numerous things that residents in nursing and long-term care facilities need, whether those residents are long term or short term. First and foremost, what all residents need and deserve is respect. Nursing facility residents need to be included more in the decision making with their care, whether that be involving their treatment and medication protocols or other items. Another item that some may see as a want rather…

Part Two: Long-Term Care Facilities According to the Director-General of the WHO Organization (2000), Health care (and long-term care) can be catastrophically costly. Much of the need for care is unpredictable, so it is vital for people to be protected from having to choose between financial ruin and loss of health . . . . The other peculiarity of health is that illness itself . . . can threaten people’s dignity and their ability to control what happens to them . . . . Health systems have a…

Long term care facilities continuously undergo strengths and weaknesses. Nursing homes, being one of the most popular choices for long-term care. A major strength of a nursing home is the mental health services commonly equipped to deal with conditions such as, dementia, depression, Alzheimer’s and many others. In addition, the social support patients receive in order to cope with stress related events. In other words, social support in a nursing home is viewed as a sense of community. Seniors…

Rank risks according to likelihood of occurrences for each dept. Periodically review and update risks, and risks management programs. (Rubbens, 2007) By using these five steps, Agape Long Term Care can perform an effective risk assessment. The goal of risk management and safety programs in long term care facilities is to protect the assets of the organization and the patient's heath. In order to accomplish these goals Agape will not only perform a risk assessment but also designate a…

Dimensions of Long-Term Care Management, Don and Mary are trying to consider which long-term care facility will best fit their needs. Don has been helping take care of Mary since she is struggling with memory lose and they do not have the most money due to spend a lot of money after retirement. Thus, the couple uses Don’s Army service in order to help pay for the long-term care facility. Upon figuring out what long-term care facility they want to be in, they can also use technology in the health…

Over the past decade health care is no longer predominantly received in the physician’s office. Long term nursing facilities, home health care agencies, and specialized ambulatory care centers have made it easier to people to receive proper medical care, however it was difficult to monitor infection and control practices. Since the number of people in the aging population greater than 65 is increasing more people are requiring the use of long-term nursing facilities as well as home health…

U.S. Delivery System The long term care services delivery system in the U.S. has changed quite a bit over the years. First off, what is long term care? The term long term care covers health care and social services needed by those who have lost the capacity to care for themselves because of chronic illness or condition (Koff, 1982). Most long term care is not even medical care, but rather assistance with personal tasks of everyday life, sometimes called activities of daily living (ADLs), such…

Ethics in Long Term Care Administration Introduction The motivation behind the Code of Ethics for Long Term Health Care Administrators is to serve as an aide for individual behavior in the act of the calling. The South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators perceives the obligation of the Administrator under the watchful eye of the inhabitants of nursing homes and group private consideration offices (Thomas, Jefferson & Lasserson, 2013). Keeping in mind the end goal to advance…

Volunteer work can be enriching and daunting experience, especially for those who have to adapt themselves to the situation. Through my interaction with individuals in a long-term care facility, I have gotten to look at things from a different perspective. As a Certified Nurse Assistant, you have a job to do which unfortunately only allows for one to show so much empathy, while still remaining professional. Being able to step back, and interact with individuals helps in developing a better…

a “Dream Team” in Long-Term Care: Factors Affecting Quality and Continuity of Care Long-term care nursing is one of the most rewarding and challenging careers that one can have. The number one priority of healthcare workers is to make sure they provide the best care possible to the residents for which they are responsible. While nursing has come a long way over the years, there are still many obstacles to overcome before healthcare workers can provide the highest level of care within their…