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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide 24-hour care by healthcare professionals to men and women who no longer have the ability to take care of themselves because of mental, physical or emotional reasons. There are two types of nursing homes: skilled medical care or custodial, personal care. Skilled medical... more »
There are several different ways in which nursing homes can cause problems for their residents. The cost of around-the-clock care can be quite high. In addition, the standard of care within the nursing home environment can be low due to the fact that many residents are unable to report problems with their care. There are safety risks... more »
Staff turnover is often high in a nursing home environment. Low wages, long shifts and poor communication and management are contributing factors for the regular exodus of nursing home employees. While there may be little you can do to increase wages, there are a number of other opportunities to engage employees and keep them happy.... more »
Every family has dealt with an elderly relative who is no longer able to care for themselves independently, whether due to physical or mental incapacity. While some families are able to care for elderly relatives in their homes, others must rely on nursing homes to take care of their loved ones. While there are countless reputable... more »
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) work under the supervision of nursing and medical staff, working directly with patients to provide routine care. You can receive training offered through specific high school programs, vocational-technical centers (sometimes affiliated with high schools), community colleges and in some cases the... more »
As elderly relatives age or become disabled it can become necessary to place them in a twenty...
Caring for an elderly parent, spouse, relative or friend can be a challenging and sometimes...
Doctors take a lot of credit, but nurses play an incredibly important role in the healthcare...
Working in the healthcare industry often involves long hours, is physically taxing, and can be...
As the Baby Boomers continue to inch closer to retirement age themselves, many are being forced to make tough long-term care decisions for their... more »
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... more »
Nursing home care in the United States has experienced exponential growth over the years. There are many reasons for this. Advances in medical... more »
The quality of care in nursing homes varies from provider to provider. Your loved one could be hurt or possibly killed if the quality of care in... more »
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will allow you to work closely with senior citizens on a daily basis basis? If you are a caring person... more »
A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU), care home or rest home provides a type of care of residents: it is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. Residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Eligible adults 18 or older can stay in a skilled nursing facility to receive physical, occupational, and other rehabilitative therapies following an accident or illness.
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In the United States, a "Skilled Nursing Facility" or "SNF" is a nursing home certified to participate in, and be reimbursed by Medicare. Medicare is the federal program primarily for the aged who contributed to Social Security and Medicare while they were employed. A "Nursing Facility" or "NF" is a nursing home certified to participate in, and be reimbursed by Medicaid. Medicaid is the federal program implemented with each State to provide health care and related services to those who are "poor." Each State defines poverty and; therefore, Medicaid eligibility. Those eligible for Medicaid may be aged, disabled or children (e.g. Childrens Health Insurance Programs - CHIPs and Maternal-Child wellness and food programs).
In the United States, each State "licenses" its nursing homes, making them subject to the States laws and regulations. Nursing homes may choose to participate in Medicare and/or Medicaid. If they pass a survey (inspection), they are "certified" and are also subject to federal laws and regulations. All or part of a nursing home may participate in Medicare and/or Medicaid.
In the United States, nursing homes which participate in Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have licensed practical nurses (LPNs) (in some States designated "vocational nurses" or "LVNs") on duty 24 hours a day. For at least 8 hours per day, 7 days per week, there must be a registered nurse on duty. Nursing homes are mana read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing+home
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