Regulation and Quality of Care Standards in Nursing Facilities

Article Abstract:

The American Geriatrics Society position statement on regulation and quality of care standards in nursing facilities and the Nursing Home Quality Reform Act, a part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, is presented with some statistics about expected growth of need for these facilities and some background. Topics include physician involvement, quality of care, economic aspects, training of physicians in long-term care, role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in long-term care and role of the medical director.

Social aspects, Standards, Management, Medical economics, Laws, regulations and rules, Physicians, Medical professions, Training, Nurse practitioners, Quality management, Health facilities, Nursing homes, Long-term care of the sick, Long term care, American Geriatrics Society, Long-term care facilities, Long term care facilities, Physicians' assistants

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What geriatricians should know about the Werner syndrome

Article Abstract:

Werner syndrome (WS), also known as progeria of the adult, and what geriatricians should know about it are discussed. WS may or may not be equated with premature aging in adults. The full-blown syndrome is the result of null mutations relating to the Werner helicase gene (WRN), but there are subtle variations in expression and function at the locus. Significance of WS research for usual/typical aging and the role of genomic instability/damage in usual/typical aging are considered.

Aging, Research, Genetic aspects, Mutation (Biology), Mutation, Genetic disorders, Chromosomal proteins, Progeria

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Bedrails: do they have a benefit?

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Bedrails may not provide as much protection for frail elderly patients as they are traditionally supposed to provide. Bedrails at times can cause injuries and even fatalities among the elderly patient population. New designs for hospital beds should be offered. Such designs have been available in Australia but have not been widely accepted.

Australia, Editorial, Methods, Geriatric nursing, Hospital beds

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