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Nursing Homes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Certification and Compliance: Nursing Homes 
 "This page provides basic information about being certified as a Medicare and/or Medicaid nursing home provider and includes links to applicable laws, regulations, and compliance information. ... [It also includes] related nursing home reports, compendia, and the list of special focus facilities (i.e., nursing homes with a record of poor survey)." From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CertificationandComplianc/12_NHs.asp Topics: Long-term Care Last updated Sep 29, 2008 Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People With Medicare
The site provides databases for comparing nursing homes, Medicare plans and providers, dialysis centers, hospitals, home health agencies, and health plan options. Explains eligibility, what Medicare covers, prescription drug programs, and billing. Also provides contact information and links, a glossary, a directory of medical equipment suppliers, and information about the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. Some material available in other languages. http://www.medicare.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Aug 4, 2005 MedlinePlus: End of Life Issues
Includes information on coping, advanced care planning, feeding tubes and ventilators, health care choices, palliative care, finances, funeral arrangements, and "What To Do Before and After the Moment of Death." Some material in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/endoflifeissues.html Topics: Death & Dying, Long-term Care Last updated May 15, 2005 MyZiva.net
This site contains information on licensed nursing homes in the United States. Enter a county or zip code to get a list with descriptions, records of complaints and corrections, and contact information. Free registration allows users to create bookmarks and compare facilities. Also provides general information on choosing, paying for, and getting admitted to nursing homes. Note: "Facility Focus" is a commercial service. Company founder has a long history of advocacy in long-term care. http://www.myziva.net/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care Last updated Jan 21, 2004 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Resource Center
A general information and help Web site on the quality and selection of a proper nursing home. Topics include how to assess and pay for care, signs of abuse, medical issues, federal and state laws, patient rights, what you can do, a list of ombudsmen by state, and how to pursue legal action. Searchable by keyword and has links to other resources. From a legal firm that tries cases for victims of nursing home abuse. http://www.nursinghomealert.com/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care, Senior Health Last updated May 3, 2004 Rating America's Nursing Homes
This special report from Gannett News Service features news stories, data, and other resources about nursing homes in the United States. The site includes a searchable database of "patient care quality ratings for 16,000 nursing homes nationwide," a report on homes with no violations from 1999 to 2003, news stories and analysis, tips on choosing a nursing home, and related Web resources. http://content.gannettonline.com/gns/nursinghomes/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care Last updated Dec 16, 2003 Safety and Health Topics: Nursing Homes and Personal Care Facilities
Workplace health and safety data on nursing homes and related facilities, including applicable Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards, common health hazards (such as bloodborne pathogens and musculoskeletal disorders), examples of successful workplace safety programs, and more. From OSHA. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/nursinghome/ Topics: Long-term Care Last updated Sep 29, 2008 |
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