Here are some things to consider when choosing a nursing home facility for your loved one: Is the specific nursing home Medicare certified (passed an inspection conducted by a state government agency)? Is the nursing home licensed in your state?…
While some nursing homes try to resemble homes, others are set up like hospitals with medical staff, occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Homelike nursing homes usually don’t stick to a fixed daily schedule, and staff members are allowed and encouraged…
Home care is non-medical care that involves providing supervisory care, helping the person who receives care with their activities of daily living. Home care services may include assistance with day-to-day activities such as cleaning and other chores and helping with…
Many aging people decide to stay within their home’s familiar surroundings and keep their independence for as long as possible. Nevertheless, many aging adults need some sort of assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Many of them also have…
As of April 1st, 2010, you have the urgent two-week referral right. The two-weeks rule means you your doctor urgently refers you to a specialist. You will be offered an appointment with a hospital specialist within two weeks of your…
The National Health Service (NHS) fast track funding process allows you to obtain funding to cover the full cost of your loved one’s care in place within 48 hours. NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track funding is for patients with a…
A fast track discharge plan is for patients with a rapidly deteriorating illness who may be entering a terminal phase. The aim of fast track discharge from the hospital is to transfer the patient to a preferred place of care,…
No, they cannot. Emergency personnel can encourage you to go to the hospital, ask questions, listen, and reflect. However, it is your right to decide whether and how you will get to the hospital.
If you believe that you are being discharged from a hospital too early, you can appeal to hospital discharge. You can contact the Beneficiary and Family-Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) for an immediate review of your case. You may…
Yes, you can, but this is rarely the case. Most hospitals discharge patients during the weekdays. Research finds that people discharged from the hospital on the weekend are nearly 40 percent more likely to be back on Accident and Emergency…