Nursing Home Patients WANT to be Involved in Their Care

NURSING HOME PATIENTS WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN THEIR CARE

As we look at the future of long-term care, one thing is for sure, more deeply assessing patient needs is critical to, and tied to their best possible outcomes in nursing home settings.

Topping the list are managing medications, understanding preferred living quarters, and proactively approaching and anticipating patient needs.

To meet higher expectations and more complex comorbidities, Mitchell emphasized the need for nurses to harness their critical thinking and assessment skills, encouraging them to transcend the confines of routine tasks.”


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