Case Study: Spring Meadows Nursing Home

A third method I would use is allowing the resident a choice. This is important for patient-centered-care since they are in a facility where they constantly need assistance. Sometimes this can make the resident feel upset and

Janice is responsible for the staffing of her unit (Palliative/Hospice) which has been named “The Light House” with 70 staff members working various shifts. As a manager of any unit within the Veterans Affairs Medical center, managers are expected to attend or review meetings minutes; meetings like the Nursing Council and Nurse Manager’s meetings as well as others committees. Managers are to hold staff meetings and communicate the minutes to all staff via email, or written form. Managers make sure all changes in policies, documentation, and other situations are reported to staff members. Managers are accountable for compliance of all regulatory standards, such as OSHA, CARF, and JC standards. Managers are to have an approved staffing plan, review expenditures affecting its cost, such as overtime, leave, and compensation time. Complete quarterly report/data, staffing effectiveness analysis reports, staffing updates, and FMLA information. As a manager, communication, performance improvement, staffing/recruitment, time and leave, safety/environment of care, controlled substances, adverse events/patient complaints, employee accidents/injuries, employee performance, performance appraisals and proficiencies, and staff development are all part of her duties.

Howard Terry Newman is 67 year old retired printer who suffered from Parkinson’s disease as well as arthritis, voice impairment, hiatal hernia, and heart trouble. Mr. Newman, the appellee, is contesting his stay between September 19, 1968 and November 11, 1968 at the appellant’s facility, Big Town Nursing Home. The plaintiff was admitted voluntarily by his nephew to the facility with the ability to leave as he pleased. However, on September 22nd, when Mr. Newman attempted to leave the facility, he was told that he could not use the phone or entertain visitors without the administrator’s permission. He proceeded to walk out; he was brought back and restrained on Wing 3 with “senile patients, drug addicts, alcoholics, mentally disturbed, incorrigibles and uncontrollables” according to the administrator testimony.

The Paradise Facility Home Care Inc. is a residential group home located in the historic town of Naples, Florida inside Collier County. The area celebrates heritage and the past with numerous events including the Historic Town Center. Naples is an ideal place to live and the various activities can be enjoyed by friends and family members when visiting.

The reporting party (RP) stated her husband Vernon Ferguson DOB: 11/29/29 was sent to the emergency room due to a frozen shoulder on 3/29/16. The resident was released to return to the facility 3/30/16, however the facility refuse to allow the resident to return. The facility notified the family on 3/30/16 the resident was at the hospital and he would not be allowed back in the facility. The RP stated the resident was abandoned and forced to spend two nights in the emergency room prior to finding an alternative placement (Mountianview Care Home). The RP stated she paid the facility $6500 for the month of April and due to the facility eviction she is entitled to receive a refund. According to the RP the administrator stated the check went out

Mason Pointe is a senior living community of Lutheran Senior Services, LSS is an organization that provides a network of communities and programs for older adults. Mason Pointe is a nursing facility that has a combined acute-skilled short stay rehab, assistant living, and long-term care assistance. The prospects of study, are those residents that are residing in the facility long-term. Long-term is dissimilar from acute healthcare. It encompasses services related to maintaining quality of life, preserving individual dignity, and satisfying preferences in lifestyle for someone with a disability severe enough to require the assistance of others in everyday activities (Tabloski 2006). The residents in the long-term care facility rely on the nursing

Member stating she was discharged home from Hanover Health and Rehab on 03/14/2017 with home health services in place. Member stating she had requested Encompass Home Health Agency but Bon Secours Home Health came out on 03/18/2017 and she stated she told Nurse she did not want that Agency. CM placed a call to Hanover Health and Rehab and spoke with Discharge Planner and she stated that Encompass could not take the case because of a shortage of staff. Member stated she would agree to have Bon Secours Home Health. Discharge Planner stated she would send the referral back to Bon Secours Home Health. Member stating she had post hospital follow up with PCP yesterday with no new changes. Member stating she reported the pain she is having to PCP

On this date worker visited Golden Living Nursing Home in Winfield, for the purpose of monitoring Mr. Smith's placement. Upon arrival worker realized, Mr. Smith had been moved since last visit. Worker asked the nurse passing out medication but she did not know whom worker was talking about. Worker then asked the nurse at the nurses’ desk and she stated he was now on the other hall. While looking for Mr. Smith's new room worker was stopped and asked who she was looking for. The NH employee directed worker to Mr. Smith's new room. The new room only includes Mr. Smith and one other person. The previous room included three residents.

Patient will demonstrate ability to use adaptive device for feeding for the duration of this shift.

Patient is a 71 years old female who is from assisted living who presents in the Emergency department due to tachycardia and chest pain. Her symptoms started before going to bed and she felt like her heart rate was racing and felt short of breath. EMS was called and patient states her shortness of breath improved after 12 mg adenocard was given by the EMS. Patient has a medical history of senile nuclear sclerosis, anxiety, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, heart attack, copd, renal insufficiency, palpitations and cataract removal. Patient is taking 22 medications in the assisted living. She was then admitted in our telemetry unit with a diagnosis of chest pain. Upon arrival in the unit, patient was Alert and Oriented to name,

There are currently 139 Sunrise Assisted living CNA jobs near Mclean Virginia. Sunrise Senior Living is an assisted living community with their headquarter located in Mclean Virginia and was founded by Paul and Terry Klaassen. They started the company with a clear mission: to champion quality of life for all seniors. The company operates over 300 centers worldwide offering a range of senior services that are individualized which are based on the needs of today's seniors.

Carlos is a 72-year-old male with a primary diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. His secondary concerns include trunk and lower extremity joint stiffness, balance impairments, gait freezing and mild bilateral resting tremors in his hands. Carlos begun experiencing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease two years ago. His current dwelling consists of a one bedroom ground level unit within an assisted living community. Carlos is a widow and his children reside out of the state. The assisted living development provides all meals however, Carlos prefers to make simpler meals such as sandwiches. Despite his preference of simpler meals, he does consume one hot meal at a diner he’s drove to for over four decades. Currently, Carlos is experiencing depression,

The need for affordable assisted living is significant and largely unmet. Less than half of seniors in the U.S. can afford to live in high-cost assisted living communities. This leaves the majority neglected, living at risk at home or prematurely entering a nursing facility. The Ashford at Sturbridge, Wallick’s third affordable and fifth assisted living community, will serve as a cost-effective option for these seniors.

Looking for a nursing home within 25miles of where my great-grandmother will live in Aiken, SC, there were 10 results. This included Azalea woods rehab & nursing center, Pruitt health of Aiken, Pepper hill nursing & rehab center, Anchor Health & Rehab of Aiken, Pruitt health of North Augusta, NHC Healthcare of North Augusta, Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Edgefield, Pruitt health of Augusta Hills, Golden living center, and Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation Center. Only one nursing home was rated as much above average for their quality measurses. This was demonstrated with five stars. One nursing home was rated as above average, three of the nursing homes were rated as average, four were rated as below average, and one nursing home was rated as much below average. These ratings were also demonstrated with stars. Therefore, I narrowed my search down to the top three. This included NHC Healthcare of North Augusta, Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Edgefield, and Azalea woods rehab & nursing center.

 I have known for sometime that I am not getting paid what I should. I didn't now that there was such a huge different in pay going from a nursing home to home health.