Could the U.S. to Run Out of Nursing Home Beds in specific geographical areas by 2005?
(ContentDesk) December 24 2003--"There are 17,000 nursing homes in the United States with approximately 1.5 million residents. Don't let your loved one get lost in the shuffle. Between 1999 & 2001 ? 5,283 nursing homes (almost one out of every three) were cited for an abuse violation. So let us work with you in order to help ensure your loved one is not a victim.Many nursing homes with serious deficiencies exhibit a "yo-yo pattern" of noncompliance and compliance. After a home is cited for deficiencies, it briefly comes into compliance to avoid fines or other sanctions, only to slip into noncompliance after the threat of sanctions is removed.
Don't rely on the state survey agencies who survey nursing homes once each 10-16 months or rely on someone to call in a complaint in order to monitor your loved ones care.The percentage of nursing homes cited for abuse violations during annual inspections has almost tripled since 1996."Source: Henry Waxman Nursing Home Abuse report 2001 While we salute long term care providers, we also understands how people can slip through the cracks.
With the baby boomers preparing for their "golden years" the number of individuals who reside in nursing homes is expected to more than double by the year 2005!Now more than ever the public has questions about nursing home operations, types of services provided, expenses and how to live in a nursing home.
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Considering a Nursing Home Can Strain Families and Business Productivity
Lake Success, NY
June 7, 2005 -- Employees taking time off from work to care for an aging parent or loved one, and the associated anxiety and stress this causes while on the job, is costing companies billions of dollars. According to the American Productivity Audit, physical ailments associated with stress and anxiety are among the top five disorders leading to "presenteeism," a term that describes an employee who is physically at work, but mentally somewhere else. According to the audit, stress, anxiety, headaches, depression and digestive problems account for the average loss of 115 hours of productivity per worker or $180 billion annually. "Caregivers for an aging parent or loved one face many concerns, but some of the most stress-prone decisions involve nursing home choices. The key is doing your homework to find the right facility," stated Ceil Strow, CEO of MyZiva.com (www.myziva.com), a Web site used extensively by nursing...
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The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Supports the Creation of Proposed Nursing Center and Asks That Allied Healthcare Professions Be Added for Complete Perspective
Harrisburg, PA
April 16, 2004 -? The report, released April 14, 2004 at a hearing before the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, provides a wealth of tangible evidence as to why and how the nursing shortage impacts the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition, the report examines best practices and successes of other states' implementation of such centers in attempts to deal with the grappling concerns of nursing shortages. "In light of Governor Rendell's establishing of the Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers earlier this week, the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association advocates a collaborative group consisting of the proposed Nursing Center and allied healthcare professionals to further examine the issues facing the healthcare industry," said Michele Campbell, executive administrator of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association.The proposed Nursing Center will allow for an all-inclusive gathering of industry stakeholders to examine the vast amounts of research...
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Five Risky Ways People Choose Nursing Homes
Myths associated with selecting nursing homes suggest quick and easy ways to identify quality care, but relying on these myths can lead to disastrous results. Here are five of the worst ways to select a nursing home.1. The Personal Recommendation:Last weekend Jim, a friend who had put his mother in a nursing home recommended by a friend, called me in a panic. Although his mother was recuperating from a stroke, no nurse or aide checked on her the night before. Jim discovered her in the morning with many cuts and bruises, her sheets soaked in blood.
"I can't believe anyone would recommend that nursing home," he complained. "My friend said her grandmother was in this particular nursing home, so, I thought it would be good care." "How often does your friend visit her grandmother?" I asked him. "I didn't think to ask." "And did you check the latest state survey for that nursing home?" "No," he answered. "I thought a personal recommendation was all I needed." Jim's mother is now back...
Five Risky Ways People Choose Nursing Homes
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Five Risky Ways People Choose Nursing Homes
Myths associated with selecting nursing homes suggest quick and easy ways to identify quality care, but relying on these myths can lead to disastrous results. Here are five of the worst ways to select a nursing home.1. The Personal Recommendation:Last weekend Jim, a friend who had put his mother in a nursing home recommended by a friend, called me in a panic. Although his mother was recuperating from a stroke, no nurse or aide checked on her the night before. Jim discovered her in the morning with many cuts and bruises, her sheets soaked in blood.
"I can't believe anyone would recommend that nursing home," he complained. "My friend said her grandmother was in this particular nursing home, so, I thought it would be good care." "How often does your friend visit her grandmother?" I asked him. "I didn't think to ask." "And did you check the latest state survey for that nursing home?" "No," he answered. "I thought a personal recommendation was all I needed." Jim's mother is now back...
Five Risky Ways People Choose Nursing Homes
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