Although federal law prohibits «chemical restraint» — using medications to strongly sedate patients with mental disorders or dementia who may engage in disruptive behaviors — recent reports show that
several skilled nursing facilities in the United States overuse dangerous antipsychotic medications on their elderly residents, which is a form of nursing home abuse.
Several Nursing Homes Practice «Chemical Restraint,» Which Could Be Overuse of Antipsychotics, A Form of Nursing Home Abuse Although federal law prohibits «chemical restraint» — using medications to strongly sedate patients with mental disorders or dementia who may engage in disruptive behaviors — recent reports show that
several skilled nursing facilities in the United States overuse dangerous... [Read more...]
Not exact matches
This was due, in part, to reductions in the rate at which payments to certain providers are updated; slower growth in the use of Part A services, such as
skilled nursing facility and home health services; and reductions in prescription drug prices as patents for
several popular drugs expired.
These organizations have similar requirements for therapy dog candidates: be friendly with other dogs (
several therapy dogs may be present during visitations at the same
facilities), be at least 1 year old, have lived with the owner for at least 6 months, consistently perform basic obedience
skills, remain calm when being handled (petted, grabbed, hugged, etc.) by different people, and tolerate the sights, smells sounds, and equipment found in
nursing home and hospital settings (wheelchairs, walkers, I - V poles, etc.).
This can be within
several types of health care and community settings including hospitals, clinics,
skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, homes, school based settings, community health centers, prison systems, government systems, and private business.
Performed occupational therapy duties as needed at
several Interface Rehab
skilled nursing facilities on a weekly basis.