The recent innovations in long-term care include;
The use of a rollabout system, outfitted with an electronic stethoscope, otoscope, dermascope, dental scope and EKG machine, which is helpful in telemedicine.
TimeSlips a storytelling program developed by the Center on Age & Community of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Used in case of memory loss.
List and BRIEFLY describe the modes of long-term care services delivery (Chapter 9)
List and describe the three determinants for long-term care.
Describe the sources of long-term financing for health care organizations.
Define and describe culture change movement that is occurring in long term care organizations and connect this to person-centered care practices
Chapter 9 covers liabilities, including long-term notes and bonds. Notes and bonds are reported on the financials at their face amount less any unamortized discount (or plus any unamortized premium). Review the 10-K of Starbucks (including the debt footnote) and answer the following for the most recent year ended 2014: What is the face value of Starbucks long-term debt? What amount of long-debt is reported on the balance sheet? What does the difference between these two amounts tell you? Please...
Chapter 12 Review Exercises 1. The overall goal of facility-based long term care services is to help patients do what? a. Maximize their independence and functioning b. Provide meal preparation c. Assist with money management d. Achieve better ambulation True or False: A SNF and a NF are defined differently Care provided in SNFs is regulated by which of the following? a. Medicare Conditions of Participation and State Operations Manual b. Law enforcement agencies c. County regulations d. Commercial insurance...
Culture change in long-term care has entered dietary services in long-term care, and food and dining requirements are core components of resident rights, quality of life and quality of care in long-term care communities. A liberalized diet in which residents are able to receive proper nutrition and have healthy food choices depending on their needs and preferences is also a requirement under the Federal survey of nursing homes as well as some state regulatory requirements. Why is dining experience important...
Critique aging in place versus aging in a long term care facility. Present options for additional innovations for aging in place: asset mapping, naturally occurring retirement communities (NORC), village, cohousing, intentional (or niche) communities, elder cottages, mother-in-law units, home-sharing
Long-Term Care What is long-term care? What types of services are available along the spectrum of long-term-care settings? What is an ethical will? What are advanced directives? Consider that death and dying are part of life and are not a sign of failure; within the context of health and wellness, and successful aging, what role does long-term care play?
The long-term care system is in a rapid period of change, with the need for long-term care services growing as more and more baby boomers enter retirement. This assignment will cover an analysis of the long-term care (LTC) system. Include the following for this assignment: • Summarize how the current long-term care (LTC) system was developed. Classify the key strengths and weaknesses in the system. Explain how the continuum of care applies to the long-term care system of today. Compare...