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Developing a satisfaction survey for families of Ohio's nursing home residents
- Authors:
- EJAZ Farida, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 43(4), August 2003, pp.447-458.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The purpose of this project was to develop a reliable and valid family satisfaction instrument for use in Ohio's nursing homes. Investigators worked with an advisory council to develop the survey. Purposive sampling techniques were largely used to select 12 small, medium, and large for-profit and proprietary facilities in one large county for the pretest. A total of 239 families who were "most involved" in their relative's care completed an instrument with 97 satisfaction items. Results: Factor analyses identified nine factors that explained 59.44% of the variance in satisfaction. Investigator judgment modified some factors and developed scales. The scales had good internal reliability ( and above, except for one), test–retest reliability ranged from.49 to.88, and differences between families of short- and long-stay residents were in expected directions. A final instrument with 62 satisfaction and 17 background items was recommended for statewide implementation. : Findings from the project can be used to further refine the instrument and protocols for use with larger populations in other states and by the federal government.
This time it's personal
- Author:
- HIRST Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.10.97, 1997, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
City financiers are getting the jitters about falling occupancy relates and plummeting profits in the private care home sector. Looks at how for the residents, it is their lives that are at stake.
Cost-cutting homes need close inspection
- Author:
- SMITH Jef
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 2(2), December 1995, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The Government's Moving Forward consultative document has raised fears that there could be deregulation of private residential homes. The author, private manager of Counsel and Care, argues that inspectoral arrangements for residential homes have been one of the successes of community care. There should be more focused inspection rather than less.
Do for-profit and not-for-profit nursing homes behave differently?
- Authors:
- AARONSON William E., ZINN Jacqueline S., ROSKO Michael D.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 34(6), December 1994, pp.775-786.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Examines behavioural differences between for-profit (FP) and not-for-profit (NFP) nursing homes. Previous studies have failed to establish consistent behavioural differences. Provides evidence that NFPs provide significantly higher quality of care to Medicaid beneficiaries and to self-pay residents than do FPs, as evidenced by better staffing and better outcomes among nursing homes with residents at higher risk for adverse outcomes.
Home truths
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.6.93, 1993, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the results of a study to measure and compare quality of care in local authority, voluntary and private homes for the elderly in Scotland. The study considered cost comparisons and also sought the views of some of the users by sending questionnaires to mentally able residents and their visitors. The findings revealed that quality of care provided is not related to its costs and that resident frailty does not explain cost differences. Concludes the article with stock questions that need to be addressed when looking at residential care.
Fresh start needed
- Author:
- VELLENOWETH Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 13.10.88, 1988, pp.1200-1201.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Argues that there is a need for an accreditation agency for nursing homes to ensure sufficient quality of care.
Apple Health Care: culture change in a privately owned nursing home chain
- Author:
- HAGY Allison
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care, 2(3/4), 2003, pp.295-299.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The future of long-term care in America is uncertain. As the population ages, it is becoming more apparent that needs and desires of our elders are changing. Culture Change is an initiative that will provide the individualized care and meaningful interactions that residents, families, and staff desire. Apple Health Care, a for-profit provider of skilled nursing services based in Avon, Connecticut, embraced culture change in 1997 and has felt the positive impact of the gradual transition from a medical to a more social model of care in each of its 21 homes. This brief provides a perspective of how to begin the journey from the vantage points of service, care, quality, and the for-profit sector. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Working in partnership
- Author:
- BUSH Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 7(1), March 2003, pp.26-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author, a development consultant with an independent provide of health and social care services, argues that private-public partnerships are the way forward to improve the quality and quantity of services for older people.
A review of private residential care in Hong Kong: implications for policy and practice
- Authors:
- KWONG Enid Wai-Yung, KWAN Alex Yui-Huen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 13(4), 2002, pp.73-90.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Hong Kong government policy encourages and facilitates families to care for their older members as long as possible by providing families and their older relatives with community support services. Residential care for the elderly is viewed as a last resort. Due to the inadequate supply of community support services, the longperiod of care required, and the gradual breakdown of values of filial support, familiesmay increasingly give up their caring roles and seek residential care for their dependent elderly relatives. A shortfall in subsidized residential care may lead to needy elderly persons' being cared for in private residential facilities. The demand for private residential care is projected to increase, despite criticism about the standardof care provided. Although an Ordinance, a Regulation, and a Code of Practice for residential care homes are in place to control, monitor, and upgrade private residential care in Hong Kong, problems remain that put the elderly at risk of receiving substandard services.
Care Standards Act 2000: (Commencement No 9 (England) and Transitional and Savings (Provisions) Order 2001: guidance
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 59p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Regards the transitional and Savings Provisions Commencement Order to be issued under the Care Standards Act 2000 (CSA). The order sets out the transitional arrangements for different groups of providers who will be registered under Part II of the CSA, by the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC), when it takes over responsibility for the regulation of social care and independent health care services from April 2002.