20 Common Nursing Home Problems - and How To Resolve Them
Read about NSCLC's book for nursing home residents and their families.This new publication from NSCLC zeroes in on common problems in nursing home care and identifies common nursing home practices that are actually illegal.
For each of the 20 problems, the guide offers a clear explanation of the relevant law, along with careful instructions as to how a resident, family member or advocate should proceed. Some of the issues covered in the guide are:
--When a nursing home must follow the preferences of an individual resident;
--When physical restraints and feeding tubes are illegal;
--Why Medicare cannot terminate Part A reimbursement because a resident has “plateaued’';
--How to obtain a Medicaid-certified bed for a resident currently in an uncertified bed; and
--When a nursing home must readmit a Medicaid-eligible resident after a hospital stay of several weeks—or even several months.
Read an excerpt from the guide: Introduction and Table of Contents (PDF, 44KB)
Preparation of the guide was supported by a grant from The Commonwealth Fund.
Testimonials
"I think your 20 common NH problems… is a terrific guide. I am going out today
to see a Medicaid resident today and discuss some care issues with him. I
always reach for your guide as a starting point on these visits, as often the
issues are in your top 20."
--Steve Skipton, Attorney, Eugene, OR
"Taking care of someone you love who is in a nursing home requires a great deal of patience, skill, and knowledge. Now, when a problem arises, you can turn to 20 Common Nursing Home Problems--and How to Resolve Them. This booklet from the experts at the National Senior Citizens Law Center is an excellent resource for caregivers. It clearly explains what problems can arise in nursing homes, and it tells you how to resolve the problems and be a better advocate for your family."
--Charles B. Inlander, President, People's Medical Society
"No matter the illness, if you have a loved one in a nursing home, [this booklet] can help you better understand the rights of a nursing-home resident and family members."
--"New Tools for Caregivers," Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2006
"This guide is useful for my patients, their families, and for informing nursing home staff of some of their duties. It is written in an easy to understand and non-intimidating manner. It is wonderful to have it available in both a paper and an electronic format - I like to keep a copy on my laptop for easy reference."
--Jay Luxenberg, M.D., San Francisco, CA
"Everyone who knows someone in a nursing home needs a copy of this book. Every nursing home needs to buy copies for every member of its staff."
--Alice Hedt, Executive Director, National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform--20 Common Nursing Home Problems was chosen as a featured resource on the National Association of Social Workers' Help Starts Here consumer site.
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How to Order
Printed copies of the guide are available for $9.95, plus shipping/handling. For faster service, and a lesser cost of only $7.95 each, you can download an electronic copy in PDF. Note: You must have the free Adobe Reader software installed on your computer to read PDF files.
Click here to purchase an electronic version
Purchase printed copies of the book:
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Bulk Discounts
If you order more than 10 copies of the book, you are eligible for a bulk discount. See our table below for bulk discount rates (shipping not included).Copies...............Price Each (Discount%)
10-19............... $8.95 (10%)
20-99............... $7.46 (25%)
100+................ $5.97 (40%)
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