Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care
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ISBN: 0309064988 / Publisher: National Academies Press, March 2001
The quality of care and quality of life in long-term care settings is examined in this study that lo...
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The quality of care and quality of life in long-term care settings is examined in this study that looks at long-term care for frail older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations in nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care facilities, family homes, and other settings. The study describes the state of long-term care, identifying problem areas and offering recommendations for federal and state policy makers on areas such as enforcing standards, strengthening the workforce, and reimbursement issues. Kohler is president of Oregon Health Sciences University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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