Document Type
Article
Abstract
The elderly population in the U.S. is growing each and every year. As this population grows, so does the number of senior citizens in need of constant care. Many are put into nursing homes instead of staying with family or receiving in-home care. The issue with this is that far too many nursing facilities do not give high quality care to residents. The goal of this study was to investigate what concerns are common at nursing homes and what can be done to resolve these problems. Based on research studies, articles, statistics, and informational websites, it was found that some of the most common challenges at nursing facilities are inadequate staffing, high turnover rate, abuse, neglect, medication errors, overuse of antipsychotics, and staff that are poorly trained in how to deal with mental impaired residents. There are several ways to alleviate these issues in order to improve quality of care. A large majority of solutions involve improving staff numbers, providing better staff training, and helping build trust between staff members. Keywords: nursing home, elderly, quality
Publication Date
11-26-2015
Recommended Citation
Fluhr, Kendal, "Issues within Nursing Facilities Involving Quality of Care for the Elderly" (2015). University Honors Program. 40.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/uhp-fac/40