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Long Term Care Resources It is very common and often necessary for elderly members of our society to move into nursing homes or long-term care facilities upon reaching the point in life that they either require constant nursing care or have problems performing daily self... |
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Nursing Home Neglect "Every year there are hundreds of complaints regarding nursing home neglect reported to The Indiana State Department of Health. There are hundreds of cases that are never reported to The State. The vast majority of cases regarding... |
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Weight Loss In the nursing home setting, significant weight loss is defined as loss of 5% or more in the last 30 days or 10% or more in the last 180 days. Much weight loss can be prevented in the nursing home with proper care. What are risk factors for... |
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Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants... |
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Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections in the elderly. They are also a leading cause of admission to the hospital from the nursing home and a leading cause of death due to blood infections (sepsis). What are risk... |
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Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence is defined as an involuntary loss of urine that is severe enough to cause social or physical consequences for the individual experiencing it. Urinary incontinence affects 35% of all adults and 50% of those residing in long-... |
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Unnecessary Medications and Adverse Drug Effects Adverse drug effects are especially problematic in the elderly because they have slowed metabolism and excretion of medications. Often times such adverse reactions are caused by the use of unnecessary medications, or the use of medications in... |
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Transfers and Lifts The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because... |
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Role of the Nursing Home Administrator The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication,... |
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Role of Restorative Nursing Many nursing homes have restorative nursing programs designed to ensure each resident will maintain the functional gains made in physical, occupational and speech therapy. Restorative nursing services can help ensure that each resident will... |
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Requirements for a Resident's Room You should have certain expectations regarding the looks of your loved one’s room, whether he or she is in the room or not. When you visit your loved one in the nursing home or are deciding on a nursing home for your loved one, look closely at... |
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Nursing Home Survey Process in Indiana The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) is also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987. OBRA is interpreted with the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (42 CFR Part 483) and requires that nursing homes have routine inspections completed... |
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The Danger of Side Rails The use of side rails in the nursing home setting has been met with scrutiny over the past several years. Many serious injuries and death have occurred from the use of side rails. The following are potential risks of side rails: |
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Swallowing Difficulties and Aspiration Pneumonia Aspiration is caused by stomach contents and food being misdirected from the esophagus and stomach into the throat and lungs. Studies have shown that dysphagia carries a sevenfold increased risk of aspiration pneumonia and is an independent... |
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Sepsis What is sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening illness in which the immune system has developed an increased response to infection. The illness causes blood changes, which can lead to loss of blood flow to major organs, resulting in organ damage. |
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