Medical care in the nursing home

• Main Authors: Ouslander, Joseph G. (Author), Osterweil, Dan (Author), Morley, John E. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill 1997
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Long-Term Care; Aged; Homes for the Aged; Nursing Homes; Physician's Role
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• Physical Description: x, 565 page illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780070482098; 0070482098

Revised to include discussions of subacute care and managed care, this straightforward guide offers concise and specific recommendations regarding diagnostic and management strategies of the elderly patient. It effectively shows how to improve the quality of care, and the critical steps to take in response to a variety of problems found in providing nursing home care, including diseases and disorders frequently encountered. Additionally, typical nursing home organization, procedures, and general management issues are examined, along with the latest OSHA documentation guidelines