Author: Great Britain: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780102974195 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 44
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This is an investigation, carried out jointly by the Health Service Ombudsman and the Local Government Ombudsman, into serious complaints about the support provided to a vulnerable person with long history involvement with mental health services, living independently in the community, by 5 Boroughs Partnership Trust and St Helen's Metropolitan Borough Council. The complaints, made by the vulnerable person's cousin, were: that the consultant psychiatrist failed to respond appropriately; that there was no support in claiming for welfare benefits; that care plans were not implemented; and that no one had responded appropriately to developing signs of risk. The first two of the complaints were not upheld but it was found that the Trust and Council had failed in their joint responsibility
Author: Great Britain: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780102975215 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 82
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This report tells the story of Mr J, who was an active, outgoing and sociable man. He had Down's syndrome. He lived independently in rented accommodation with his wife. Newcastle City Council, latterly through the Coquet Trust, provided day-to-day support to Mr J and his wife to help maintain their independence. In 2005, owing to concerns about a significant deterioration in his skills and health, Mr J was admitted to hospital for a five to six week assessment. Mr J remained in hospital for seven months, some five of those after he had been declared ready for discharge. Mr J was discharged into inappropriate locked accommodation, which he only left following his death 10 months later. Mr J was 53. Mr J's brother, Mr K, complained about the care provided to Mr J. This joint investigation with the Local Government Ombudsman found significant failings on the part of both Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and the Council. They are to compensate, and apologise to, the family. The NHS Trust and the Council will also prepare, share and update progress on an action plan showing what they have done (or will do) to prevent recurrence of their failings.
Author: Institute of Medicine Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309132746 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 344
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Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves. Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care takes a comprehensive look at the quality of care and quality of life in long-term care, including nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care facilities, family members and a variety of others. This book describes the current state of long-term care, identifying problem areas and offering recommendations for federal and state policymakers. Who uses long-term care? How have the characteristics of this population changed over time? What paths do people follow in long term care? The committee provides the latest information on these and other key questions. This book explores strengths and limitations of available data and research literature especially for settings other than nursing homes, on methods to measure, oversee, and improve the quality of long-term care. The committee makes recommendations on setting and enforcing standards of care, strengthening the caregiving workforce, reimbursement issues, and expanding the knowledge base to guide organizational and individual caregivers in improving the quality of care.
Author: Great Britain. Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780102971026 Category : Older people Languages : en Pages : 44
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In this report, "Care and compassion?" the Health Service Ombudsman says the NHS is failing to treat older people with care, compassion, dignity and respect. The report is based on the findings of ten independent investigations into complaints about NHS care for people over the age of 65 across England. It serves to illuminate the gulf between the principles and values of the NHS Constitution and the felt reality of being an older person in the care of the NHS in England. The Ombudsman's findings show how ten older patients suffered unnecessary pain, indignity and distress while in the care of the NHS. Her investigations highlight common failures in pain control, discharge arrangements, communication with patients and their relatives and ensuring adequate nutrition. These are not isolated cases. Of the nearly 9,000 properly made complaints to the Ombudsman about the NHS last year, 18 per cent were about the care of older people. The Ombudsman accepted twice as many cases for investigation about older people as for all other age groups put together. The findings reveal an attitude - both personal and institutional - which fails to recognise the humanity and individuality of the people concerned and to respond to them with sensitivity, compassion and professionalism. These accounts present a picture of NHS provision that is failing to meet even the most basic standards of care. The NHS must close the gap between the promise of care and compassion outlined in its Constitution and the injustice that many older people experience.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Economic assistance, Domestic Languages : en Pages : 788
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Identifies and describes specific government assistance opportunities such as loans, grants, counseling, and procurement contracts available under many agencies and programs.
Author: Great Britain: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780102980707 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 40
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This report concerns a case claiming for funding for care under s. 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983. The Ombudsmen found evidence of some failures of the part of the concerned Trust and Council, but in the absence of any consequent in justice that could be identified, did not uphold any of the complaints
Author: Institute of Medicine Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309036461 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 432
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As more people live longer, the need for quality long-term care for the elderly will increase dramatically. This volume examines the current system of nursing home regulations, and proposes an overhaul to better provide for those confined to such facilities. It determines the need for regulations, and concludes that the present regulatory system is inadequate, stating that what is needed is not more regulation, but better regulation. This long-anticipated study provides a wealth of useful background information, in-depth study, and discussion for nursing home administrators, students, and teachers in the health care field; professionals involved in caring for the elderly; and geriatric specialists.
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