Older people must receive enabling hospital care

Article Abstract:

Older people are likely to be exposed to various risks including an exposure to infection and inappropriate medical or nursing treatment in the hospitals, which can be really hazardous for them and can make them even sicker. The author suggests that in order to overcome this problem, the time span of the old people being in the hospital should be reduced and even the wards should be paid to provide them quality care and effective outcomes.

United Kingdom, Hospitals, Hospital services

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A voice from older peoples nursing

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London-based consultant nurse speaks about the attitudes of nurses towards visitors. Visitors have the ability to lift the spirits of a sick person by providing a link between home and the hospital and hence deserve understanding, compassion, and care like any other patient.

United States, Management dynamics, Management, Nursing, Company business management

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How clinical governance can enhance care for older people

Article Abstract:

Effective research-based quality-care and clinical governance can help in improving the quality of care offered to older people. Clinical governance plans to use four standards for providing effective treatment and care to older patients.

Health aspects, Aged, Elderly

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