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Improving the quality of care in nursing homes : an evidence-based approach / Thomas T.H. Wan ... [et al.].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2010.Description: xii, 137 p. : ill. ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780801897184 (hbk.) :
  • 0801897181 (hbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.16 22
LOC classification:
  • RA997 .I47 2010
Contents:
The quality of care in nursing homes -- Measuring the quality of care -- Factors contributing to the variability of the quality of care -- Persistent citations for the deficiency of pressure ulcers -- Factors influencing resident's outcomes -- Policies regarding minimum staffing levels -- The relationship between efficiency and the quality of care -- Improving performance and the quality of life through health informatics -- Conclusion : synthesis, prospects, and future directions.
Summary: The authors review the history, development & current state of care in U.S. nursing homes. After defining the concept of 'quality' in this context, they assess an array of qualitatitive & quantitative statistical data to identify inconsistencies found between various facilities.
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2 Week Loan Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Library, Drogheda Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Library, Drogheda Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda 362.16 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available DR09726
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Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The quality of care in nursing homes -- Measuring the quality of care -- Factors contributing to the variability of the quality of care -- Persistent citations for the deficiency of pressure ulcers -- Factors influencing resident's outcomes -- Policies regarding minimum staffing levels -- The relationship between efficiency and the quality of care -- Improving performance and the quality of life through health informatics -- Conclusion : synthesis, prospects, and future directions.

The authors review the history, development & current state of care in U.S. nursing homes. After defining the concept of 'quality' in this context, they assess an array of qualitatitive & quantitative statistical data to identify inconsistencies found between various facilities.

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