Assessing care home quality using routine regulatory information

Authors:
WORDEN Angela, CHALLIS David
Journal article citation:
Quality in Ageing, 7(3), September 2006, pp.33-44.
Publisher:
Pier Professional
Place of publication:
Brighton

Quality is an essential criterion by which care homes for older people are judged. However, the measurement of quality is both challenging and potentially costly. This article examines the potential of using routinely generated data from inspection processes as quality indicators. Eight key areas are identified: leadership, activity, meals services, health, staffing, size of homes, environment and quality of life. It indicates that generation of such information is possible, providing material that may be used in research and also for more general guidance.

Subject terms:
inspection, older people, quality assurance, regulation, care homes;
Location(s):
United Kingdom
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
2042-8766
ISSN print:
1471-7794

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