Risk management in long-term care : a quick reference guide /
"A practical, effective, and thorough risk management tool, this book helps health professionals address common problem areas in order to avoid litigation. Risk topics covered include: injury from physical restraint, resident abuse and neglect, infection control, polypharmacy and medication use...
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New York, NY :
Springer Pub. Co.,
©1998.
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Table of 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 1990s and Beyond; 13. Case Presentations and Question Review.
- ResourcesAppendix A; Appendix B; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X.