A nursing home of your own

Article Abstract:

Anybody who is considering opening their own nursing home must be willing to take risks, assume responsibility and make instant decisions. The nursing home sector is currently in decline in the UK, but market analysts anticipate a revival in the longer term. It is important to have the necessary funding in place before going ahead with plans to open a nursing home, and an application must also be made to the health authority's registration and inspection division. Most health authorities will want to look at a business plan and detailed proposals.

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Going concerns

Article Abstract:

Those considering running a nursing home should pay particular attention to the balance between making a profit and providing high quality care. Nursing home owners must be able to manage people effectively, and must be willing to make decisions quickly. The Care Standards Bill, which will shortly replace the 1984 legislation on nursing homes, will require registered owners to have undertaken a management course at NVQ level 4. It is important to give attention to staff development and training.

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With this job I thee wed: Although there are ever more male nurses and female doctors, the old doctor-nurse stereotypes still intrude when nursing and medical staff tie the knot

Article Abstract:

The gender politics of hospital life are considered in the context of nurse-doctor relationships.

Research, Sex discrimination, Nurse and physician, Nurse-physician relationship

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