Improving the quality of care in nursing homes : an evidence-based approach

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Improving the quality of care in nursing homes : an evidence-based approach

Thomas T.H. Wan ... [et al.]

Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [119]-132) and index

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The landmark Nursing Home Care Reform Act of 1987 mandated basic standards of care to ensure the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents. Yet little has changed since it was enacted. High-quality facilities continue to provide good care, while poorly operated ones remain substandard. This volume offers an evidence-based framework for improving care in nursing homes. Taking a broad perspective, the authors review the history, development, and current state of care in nursing homes. After defining the concept of "quality" in the home, they assess an array of qualitative and quantitative statistical data to identify inconsistencies found among U.S. facilities. Individual chapters focus on varied aspects of care and the ways in which it is measured, including a thorough review of such key mechanisms as the Online Survey, Certification, and Reporting (OSCAR) data network and the Structure-Process-Outcome (SPO) model. The book also examines specific factors related to measuring and improving care, including government encouragements and sanctions, staffing policies, and the integration of technology into practice. Throughout, the authors give recommendations grounded in sound methodology and real-world experience. This service-oriented guide supplies vital tools, informed tips, and provocative ideas for professionals, students, and policy makers involved in gerontology and geriatrics.

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Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction. Nursing Homes in the United States Chapter 1. The Quality of Care in Nursing Homes Chapter 2. Measuring the Quality of Care Chapter 3. Factors Contributing to the Variability in the Quality of Care Chapter 4. Persistent Citations for the Deficiency of Pressure Ulcers Chapter 5. Factors Influencing Residents' Outcomes Chapter 6. Policies regarding Minimum Staffing Levels Chapter 7. The Relationship between Efficiency and the Quality of Care Chapter 8. Improving Performance and the Quality of Life through Health Informatics Conclusion. Synthesis, Prospects, and Future Directions Appendix: Helpful Websites for Clinical Knowledge Management and the Quality of Care References Index

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