Assisted living facilities: optimizing outcomes
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The kind of quality care required from assisted living facilities is defined. Key aspects of care discussed are consumer information on services provided, physician's role, staffing levels, and improving access to services.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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The responsible conduct of research: AGS ethics and research committees
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The American Geriatric Society's statement on research ethics and standards is presented. Topics addressed include how researchers can maintain ethical relationships with colleagues, subjects, patient groups, and society.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Assisted living facilities: American Geriatrics Society position paper AGS Health Care systems Committee
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The rationale behind the assisted living facilities (ALF) principles for maximizing benefits is presented. These guidelines are provided by the American Geriatrics Society in its position statement on the ALFs.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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