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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459319103321

Autore

Weinberg Andrew David

Titolo

Risk management in long-term care : a quick reference guide / / Andrew D. Weinberg

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 1998

©1998

ISBN

0-8261-9795-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (129 p.)

Disciplina

362.16068

Soggetti

Long-term care facilities - Risk management

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; 1. Introduction and Overview; 2. Approach to Risk Management in the Long-Term Care Setting; 3. Pressure Ulcers; 4. Issues Related to Polypharmacy and Medication Use; 5. Physical Restraints and Neuropsychoactive Medication Use; 6. Infection Control Issues; 7. Prevention of Resident Neglect or Abuse; 8. Falls and Resident Safety Concerns; 9. The Role of the Medical Director; 10. Legal Aspects of Risk Management; 11. Creating and Implementing an Effective Risk Management Program; 12. Risk Management in the 1990's and Beyond; 13. Case Presentations and Question Review

Resources  Appendix A; Appendix B; Index;