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Written by Richard Scott
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Sunday, 01 February 2009 07:00 |
 The scope of enduring care, the benefits of long-term acute care hospitals, and what the shift in demographics means to the viability of the industry
The need for durative care is not going anywhere. As the makeup of the American population continues to shift toward a top-heavy, senior-laden demographic, long-term care is set to become a defining focal point of this and of future generations. The writing is on the wall: In 2007, 9 million men and women over the age of 65 required one form or another of long-term care. By 2020, 12 million will require such services.
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Written by MAUREEN HOWARD, BSN, M.Ed., CCM, CHPN
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Monday, 01 December 2008 07:00 |
Ethical and Cultural Considerations During the Final DaysComprehensive case management continuously addresses the complexities of illness and the promotion of optimum outcomes in disease.As a result of this focus,case managers often deal with either potential or real end-of-life issues among their individual patients and families.Knowledge of and respect for both ethical and cultural dimensions in this regard will enhance case management interventions and outcomes.
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