Philosophy of Long-Term and Community-Based Care Facilities

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Philosophy of Long-Term and Community-Based Care Facilities

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Every day more than 2 million people are receiving care in nursing homes and assisted living and other residential care communities in the United States, and that number is growing as the population ages.

This course delves into possible types of services that may be provided in long-term and community-based care facilities and describes the population receiving these. It focuses on foundational elements in providing care, followed by guiding principles to support residents in reaching or maintaining optimal physical and emotional health and well-being.

This course helps meet the regulatory standards outlined in the requirements for long-term care facilities 42 CFR §483.10, 483.20, 483.21 and 483.24.

Estimated Runtime: 20 minutes
Last Updated: July 31, 2023
Publication Year: 2022

Reviewed and approved by
Nancy Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC

NOTE: This course is not a substitute for legal advice for any individual provider or situation. Always consult your company’s legal or compliance personnel with any questions or concerns related to this subject matter.

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