The Power of Collaboration: A Closer Look at Care Plans and Their Role in Person-Centered Care
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May 23, 2024
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By Mary Day
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Many residents who enter nursing or assisted living homes have never heard of a care plan. The care plan is a formal document that outlines a resident's medical and personal care needs, treatments, as well as their preferences for things like food, activities, and religious practices. This document serves as a guide for the staff…
Read MoreThe Importance of Advocacy: How to Ensure Fair Treatment When You’re Told to Move Out
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May 08, 2024
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By Mary Day
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If you live in a nursing home or assisted living facility and they say you must move out, they must provide a written notice to leave the facility. This is called an involuntary discharge. This happens frequently and is the most common complaint to the ombudsman's office. The nursing home can ask a resident to…
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