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Nursing home profit status and quality of care: is there any evidence of an association?
This article critically reviews the association between the profit status of North American nursing homes and the quality of care. Studies were identified by searching MEDLINE (January 1990-October 2002), reference lists, letters, commentaries, and editorials. The quality indicator(s) used to measure quality of care, and its relationship to profit status, was extracted from each publication. The study design and risk-adjustment methodologies ...Submitted by prettykitty64 | -
Documenting Elder Abuse
Data entered into the medical record can be used as evidence if elder abuse is prosecuted or there is a civil lawsuit. Documentation may also be used in guardianship hearings. The nurse should document findings of physical examination, forensic evidence collection, and any statements made by the patient or those accompanying the patient as objectively and accurately as possible. The chain ...Submitted by AbusyRN2go | -
Physical Abuse of the Elderly
It is so easy to overlook elder abuse. There are no hallmarks of abuse in the elderly the way there are in children. Old age often brings medical conditions and physiological attributes that may mimic or mask the markers of elder abuse and neglect. It can be difficult to ascertain that the elder's signs and symptoms are related to abuse, nurses ...Submitted by AbusyRN2go | -
NCLEX EXCEL STUDY HELP VIDEO
About This Video NCLEX® EXCEL is the only accredited university ... (more) Added: November 29, 2006 NCLEX® EXCEL is the only accredited university based NCLEX-RN® program that offers courses nationally. Our courses and materials are superior to others because they are developed by educators who are experts in NCLEX-RN® preparation. All NCLEX® EXCEL! materials are continually reviewed to ensure that they ...Submitted by sommer | -
Transdermal rivastigmine for dementia
Vol. 6, No. 12 / December 2007 Transdermal rivastigmine for dementia • CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS • HOW IT WORKS • PHARMACOKINETICS • EFFICACY • SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY • DOSING • TRANSITIONING TO RIVASTIGMINE PATCH Transdermal formulation may reduce side effects, making optimal dosing easier. Carl Sadowsky, MD The rivastigmine patch is the first transdermal treatment for symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s ...Submitted by cdnurse | -
Comparing Hospice and Nonhospice Patient Survival among patients who die within a three year window
238 Journal of Pain and Symptom Management Vol. 33 No. 3 March 2007 NHPCOOriginalArticle Comparing Hospice and Nonhospice Patient Survival Among Patients Who Die Within a Three-Year Window Stephen R. Connor, PhD, Bruce Pyenson, FSA, MAAA, Kathryn Fitch, RN, MA, MEd, Carol Spence, RN, MS, and Kosuke Iwasaki, FIAJ, MAAA National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (S.R.C., C.S.), Alexandria, Virginia; and ...Submitted by audranoonan | -
End-of-Life Fact Sheet
h4. Thirty Years Ago In the past, death typically occurred over a short period of time from illness or injury. Often times, death occurred at home, and family members served as caregivers. Issues surrounding end-of-life experiences were poorly understood and little studied. Improvements in medical technology were beginning to prolong life in many life-threatening situations, raising issues of end-of-life care. h4. ... -
Aging Under the Microscope: Posing Questions, Finding Answers
In 1965, a lawyer made an unusual deal with one of his older clients, Jeanne Calment of Arles, France. In exchange for ownership of her apartment, he agreed to pay her a monthly pension for the rest of her life. Because Mme. Calment was 90 years old at the time, it seemed likely that the lawyer would only have to make ...
