Healthcare Industry

While hospice care was originally intended as a benefit to people who chose to end their lives in a non-institutional setting (that is, at home with relatives), there are certain conditions under...

A drug and alcohol treatment plan is typically written on an individual basis by a client's counselor. The treatment plan details the services a client entering a drug and alcohol rehab center...

It is important to note that Medicare and Medicaid are two separate programs. Medicaid serves the impoverished and/or disabled, and Medicare serves the Aged, over 65. A person may qualify for...

A skilled rehab facility is a place where patients can go once they are discharged from the hospital, but are not yet capable of going home and functioning on their own. Skilled rehab facilities...

Assisted-living facilities ideally offer residents a clean, safe, attractive environment that meets their specific needs at a reasonable cost. Medicaid may help with some of the costs associated...

Social services professionals have come to the conclusion that whenever possible, the least invasive frameworks possible are the most desirable for people who are dependent on some measure of...

There are times when a medical team may need to transfer a patient to another medical facility. The transfer destinations may be hospital to hospital, clinic to hospital, hospital to...

Since their introduction in the early 1990s, assisted living facilities have emerged as an increasingly popular alternative to traditional nursing homes. With a focus on dignity and privacy,...

Just as day care exists for children, it also exists for adults and elder patients. There are two types: medical day care and social day care. However, the process of finding a good facility can...

Nobody wants to have to make the decision to put their loved one in an Alzheimer's care facility, even when it becomes clear that this is best. Despite how difficult the process may be, though,...

Nursing homes and rehab centers are not only used by the elderly but also by people recovering from prolonged illness and or surgery. There are a few simple steps to take to insure that you or...

In the past, seniors who needed care, the disabled or people with mental handicaps had to go to a nursing home when they could not take care of themselves. That changed in the 1990s, when assisted...

One of the hardest but very important things you may have to do in your lifetime is find a nursing home for a loved one. As much as we wish we could move our parents or grandparents or other...

Health insurance companies can be a pain when you suddenly get an unpaid medical bill that you know should have been covered. Sometimes, medical offices bill the visit wrong or the medical reason...

Most assisted living facilities across the nation need to be licensed by the state agencies that monitor them. To obtain and retain a license, a facility has to meet certain standards, most...

Finding the best long term care for seniors can be a challenge but is worth the time and effort that you put into it. There are several things to consider when deciding to move to a long term...

Skilled nursing facilities are also known as long-term care centers and nursing homes. These days, nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities are not just for older people. Because hospitals...

It is all over the news—we need healthcare reform. Hospital acquired infections; drugs that have names that sound alike and look like other drugs cause drug risks; hospital deaths caused by...

Many people dread the thought of nursing homes because they think nursing home residents have a poor quality of life. People often think of nursing homes as dreary, dismal places where residents...

Nursing homes often have poor reputations. The thought of putting a loved one in nursing home, or living there yourself, can be dismaying. However, there are many good nursing homes available and...

Rehabilitation centers are where patients who have problems with addictions to drugs or alcohol go. In these facilities, patients are away from their families, living with other addicts and trying...

According to the Assisted Living Federation of America, assisted living is "a long-term care option that combines housing, support services and health care, as needed." It is designed to provide...

This will be one of the most difficult things that you will have to do in your lifetime. Choosing a retirement home or assisted living facility for your parents or grandparents is a challenging...

When you work at an assisted living facility, you have a duty to maintaining the safety of those who reside there. A fire is one of the things you must be prepared for. Conducting a fire drill is...

The proper way to choose a nursing facility for your love one and what questions to ask

If you are caring for an elder person, or one with disabilities, you are on the front lines in the battle with your feelings on a daily basis. If you are that elder person, or one with the...

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that 43 percent of Americans over 65 will require nursing home care at some point, and that even more chronically ill, younger people need...

Electronic medical records are becoming an essential tool in hospitals, medical practices and other health care facilities. They offer a consistent method for open communication among physicians,...

Placing a loved one in a "home" is one of the hardest choice a child will have to make. I have 20 plus years of working in a Skilled nursing facility. This is my view of how to pick a...

There are many reasons for keeping track of personal medical records: you might want to know the last time you had a physical, any kind of tests or screening, and you will want to know specific...

Someone who needs help with daily activities, but still wishes to maintain some independence may choose to live in an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities differ from nursing homes...

Although regulations for assisted living homes are set by individual states, there are some general areas all states regulate. These areas include licensing, levels of care and services offered,...

This article tell's people the process of becoming a CNA. Many times a person is able to get certified without any out of pocket expenses.

Fraud and abuse has been an issue for the health care industry almost from its inception. While most providers follow the rules and provide quality care at the highest standards, there are some...

Requesting medical records (PHI - Personal Health Information) is easy. First understand that you cannot request just anyone’s medical records due to Privacy Act and HIPAA rules. These...

I have spent the last twenty four years working as a licensed nursing facility administrator. In this article, I will tell you what to look for when choosing a facility for yourself or your loved...

If a person chooses to care for an elderly relative with Alzheimer's at home it can be difficult to keep a job, go shopping or just get a break now and then. Opening a day care for Alzheimer's...

This is an article armed with a secret tool to educate anyone who's searching for a group home, private care, or facility for an elderly individual. Call me the informer.

Healthcare managers occupy management positions in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, insurance organizations, consulting firms and public health agencies to name a few. Individuals...

The CNA course is a fast track into the medical field. There are many opportunities to learn and grow into different facets of the medical field once you have established the basics.

With the population of the United States aging, the rising popularity of elective surgery and the growing number of out-patient surgical facilities, there is an increase in the number of jobs in...

Assisted living is when a relatively independent person needs long-term or short-term assistance in taking care of his personal and health needs. People in these types of situations generally move...

If you’re considering joining one of the various Aetna health plans, one criteria you can use to help make your decision is to see if your current doctors and facilities are accepted on the Aetna...

Sooner or later, there may come a time when you need to decide whether you're going to place Mom or Dad or another family member into a nursing home. Many individuals don't know what to look for,...

Every hospital and medical facility across the country has a few people on staff that are considered clinical laboratory technicians. Usually, they'll be someone holding at least a two-year degree...

Health insurance companies receive thousands of claims everyday from medical billers. These claims are itemized and all the charges to be processed are listed separately. However, when patients...

Often when a family member becomes ill or unable to care for themselves, a single person is left with the responsibility of making the final decision regarding finding an appropriate care...

Sometimes patients suffer from neglect as a result of overworked and understaffed hospital staff. Other times patients are neglected because the hospital facility is not a quality facility. ...

It's always difficult which nursing home to pick for your loved one. It's a very sensitive subject and of course you want to place to the best place.

Does your parent want to live independently but requires assistance with things like daily medicine and meals? If the answer to that question is yes, then an assisted living facility may be a good...