Long-Term Care Facility Study Team B HCS/437 January 19, 2014 Rick Johnson Long-Term Care Facility Study La Costa Glen Carlsbad La Costa Glen is a retirement community that is also a continuing life community. Seniors can join the community as active adults and live independently knowing that if and when the time comes where they may need further assistance of even skilled nursing care they can remain in the same community.…
Along with meeting all the physical and medical needs, our community focuses on keeping seniors…
On my visit to Vineyard community Center, I noticed the nice, cheerful, and welcoming atmosphere once I walked in. Most of the health care workers were volunteers. I had the opportunity to talk to some of them about the services they offer, some of the patients came for check up, diabetes, hypertension and chronic pain. They were very enthusiastic about their work. I also spoke to couple of the patient about their experiences. They mention they were very satisfied with the services they received and will recommend it to their love one and…
late. In order to aid nursing home residents in an effective manner, one must not only integrate preferences and options, but also refine nursing home environments (Choi et al., 2008, p. 545). The changes in the nursing home facilities may range from no longer including structured activities to making residents feel at home. In addition, adding complex tasks to residents daily life may help with feelings of unworthiness. According to Bhar & Brown (2012) reestablishing problem solving in nursing home residents produces feelings of worthiness, proficiency and significance (p. 121). Restoring problem solving in residents may be a key to preventing suicide. However, further research is necessary to effectively aid nursing home residents. Further…
Nursing homes, however, are designed for persons in need of 24-hour nursing care (Allen, 2011) Even though they provide almost the same residential components of other long-term care options, which includes housing, personal care, protection, supervision, and sometimes therapy, the availability of on-site medical staff is the edge they have over the others. Nursing homes have custodial care, which a person with Alzheimer’s disease will need. The custodial care which includes assistance with all of the activities of daily living like eating, dressing, bathing, walking and medication management. With the above explanation, Don will likely choose a nursing home for the care of his wife, Mary.…
Staying active not only improves elderly health but also fosters happiness, social connections and greater mental acuity. You can ensure that your senior loved one stays active, healthy and happy by arranging for senior care San Diego CA. In-home companions can handle all the logistics for safe and exhilarating outings along San Diego's serene Batiquitos Lagoon Trail or Presidio Park Trail. Seniors who prefer urban scenery can enjoy companionable walks through the city's captivating Gaslight Quarter. The important thing is to encourage activity and exercise because hiking and walking generate many health benefits and lower the risks of heart attacks, according to a study published…
You trust nursing homes to treat your loved ones with quality care, but what could happen behind closed doors still causes anxiety. In 1986, these fears came to fruition when Congress requested that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) evaluate the quality of nursing homes. They found that a majority of residents were often neglected, abused, and inadequately cared for. To solve these issues, the IOM proposed a series of reforms that were brought into action the following year — known as the Nursing Home Reform Act.…
As an Administrator of our local nursing home it has come to my attention that we have been bought out by a national group. With this change being made there will unfortunately be displacement of some of our residents. This paper will describe both the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of media for communication. It will also describe the effects of HIPAA on these types of communication.…
Colonial Care Center is a local Long beach Nursing Home Located on the corner of Cherry and 5th street. This facility is around the corner from my house, so I was able to visit the home multiple times to get a better understanding of how the residents are living. If I had to rate the residents daily life from my three visits, I would give this home a 6 out of 10. Some of the residents seem to enjoy their interactions with the staff, while others looked miserable. The attire of the patients was all over the board. Some were dressed in pajamas and others were dressed in pants and shorts as if they were ready to go on a nice walk. The staff appeared to have a good relationship with the residents that were willing to interact with them. They knew…
states require you to complete a state- approved program, and pass a national licensing exam.…
When you senior loved one is not able to safely or effectively bathe themselves, they may need your assistance or the assistance of a home health aide. Even if you have a home health aide's support, it never hurts to understand a few bathing "how to's".…
Healthcare organizations such as nursing homes continuously attempt to pursue quality performance to improve clinical outcomes and patient experiences. Patient safety is an essential and vital component of quality nursing care. This paper discusses many important quality measures such as health inspections, medical and behavioral standards and staffing for Mecklenburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, nursing home.…
Please complete all questions in this worksheet and answer the questions thoroughly, with the use of sources where indicated, and wherever else you feel is necessary.…
Recent statistics show that one in 10 elderly Americans has experienced some form of elder abuse. Many of these incidents occur in nursing homes, the very places we admit our loves for long-term care. Attorney Frank Balderrama of Balderrama Law Firm, LLC, is a personal injury attorney who handles nursing home abuse and negligence cases throughout the Carlsbad, New Mexico, area.…
This is because, some caregivers often abuse the residents. This is really against the philosophy of service delivery. Since the philosophy of service delivery of ALFs is specially designed to take into consideration the individual’s choice, dignity, autonomy, independence, and quality of life. It is, therefore, imperative that all these should be followed to the letter so that quality of care can be improved. Apart from abuse, some ALFs do not have the right training to give medications. Some are not even aware that some medications, like narcotics, ought to be locked, not to talk of being double-locked, thus, they need to keep receiving training every now and then so that the facility will not be closed down and the residents will be better for it. Other ways that there could be more improvement in ALFs is for administrators to enforce the following regulations; food and nutrition, admission agreements and even discharge procedures, monitoring residents and prevention, fire safety and other emergency…