The Challenges of a Nursing Home Administrator During an Acquisition Judith Young-Bird HCS/320 – Health Care Communication Strategies July 21‚ 2014 Kelly Hernandez The Challenges of a Nursing Home Administrator During an Acquisition With the downturn of the economy‚ in recent years‚ it is an opportune time for companies to acquire businesses that are suffering. Unfortunately‚ healthcare facilities that assist long-term care patients fall victim to this misfortune in time. According to "Longtermcare
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OUTLINE I) JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES 1.treat people in recovery a.help talk about‚ understand‚ and cope with their problems 2. work to prevent drug and alcohol abuse 3.educate parents to get involved in children’s exposure to drug and alcohol 4. counsel family and friends of addicts a. asks questions and concerns they may have b. finds out how they think addiction is impacting their life
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Care Quality of Nursing Homes in America The quality of care in nursing homes around the country is a topic that has become heavily researched over the past 30 years. In some parts of the world‚ like Wales‚ residents appreciate the care they receive from loving nurses and good programs (Palfrey‚ 2011). However‚ in many countries such as the United States‚ residents argue that there is a major need for reform in the nursing home industry. This issue has recently become overwhelmingly important
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Title: -‘A Report Submitted to the Continuing Care Committee within NHS Blackburn with Darwen Teaching Care Trust Plus’. A Report Submitted to The Open University Contents:- 1. Introduction 2 2. Perspective on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
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Nursing Home Culture Change: How It Benefit Your Bottom Line Kevin Do University of Connecticut Management of Long Term Health Care Organizations Professor: Brandon Munson Date: 11/01/2012 Abstract This paper will discuss the culture change in long term care industry focused on nursing homes in America. Also‚ the methodologies of culture change will also be addressed. In the end‚ what culture change will benefit the nursing homes and how it helps managers to manage their bottom lines
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Nursing Homes from the Resident ’s Point of View Introduction In this interview project‚ I chose to interview a nursing home resident. She is an old lady who experiences short-term memory loss and is aware of her current mental condition. She has many loved ones who are close to her‚ and despite not knowing each of their names‚ she seems to be happy knowing that she as a lot of loved ones‚ especially her loving daughter. She loves to share stories of her life‚ and I was delighted to conduct the
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of Nursing Home Introduction Cost accounting is traditionally viewed as manufacturing support system so it is usually used for product related systems. Nursing homes are the entities that provide healthcare services to patients seeking special treatments. The cost accounting for nursing homes will revolve around the services provided by them and we considered them as our major ‘cost objects’. It offers the most extensive care a person can get outside a hospital. Nursing homes offer
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have a profound impact on the future of healthcare in the US. An issue that will have a profound impact on the future will be caring for the elderly‚ especially those who suffer any chronic condition‚ and those who need to stay in a nursing homes or received home care. Why do you believe this issue is so significant? (Include sources to back up your statements) There will be a shortage of professionals that are trained to care for elderly in the future. According to a data collected 10
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Identity In 1889‚ William Enston Home‚ the first planned retirement community was erected in Charleston‚ South Carolina. Many more would follow as the United States saw a trend in the early 20th Century toward longer life spans and increased need for elderly housing. This trend continues today. The population of older adults in the United States is growing rapidly and the chance of going into a long-term care (LTC) facility‚ also referred to as nursing home‚ increases with age. About a third
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Stress of Caring at Parkway Nursing Homes Parkway Nursing Care is going through a difficult time. With the increase in demand of patient care services and the new government policy for healthcare institutions‚ the organization is having a difficult time with severing the increased number of patients. This report will focus on the type of changes that need to done to reduce the stress leave of employees and increase their work performance. This report will also suggest methods on reducing stress
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