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Nursing home quality: the administrator's responsibility.

A P Glass1

  • 1Saint Albans Psychiatric Hospital, Radford, VA.

The Journal of Long Term Care Administration
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Administrators can improve long-term care quality by understanding its many facets. This guide helps managers productively assess and enhance quality of care in facilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Quality Improvement Science
  • Geriatric Care Management

Background:

  • Quality of care in long-term care facilities is multifaceted and complex.
  • Administrators face challenges in effectively managing and assessing quality.
  • A structured approach is needed for productive quality management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide administrators with a framework for understanding and improving quality of care.
  • To offer strategies for productive quality assessment in long-term care settings.
  • To enhance the overall quality of services delivered in these facilities.

Main Methods:

  • The study synthesizes existing literature on quality management in healthcare.
  • It identifies key components of quality care relevant to long-term facilities.
  • It proposes a practical approach for administrators to evaluate quality.

Main Results:

  • Identified key domains of quality care, including resident safety, clinical outcomes, and psychosocial well-being.
  • Outlined methods for data collection and analysis to assess quality performance.
  • Provided actionable strategies for quality improvement initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • Effective quality management requires a comprehensive and systematic approach.
  • Administrators can enhance resident outcomes through focused quality improvement efforts.
  • Continuous assessment and adaptation are crucial for sustained quality in long-term care.

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