Addressing Needs of Long-Term Care Facility Residents During Acute Hospitalization
Bowman, B.; Forbes, A.
Medsurg nursing official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 24(6): 403-406
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1092-0811 PMID: 26863703 Document Number: 682017
Patients who reside in long-term care facilities for extended periods of time offer many health care challenges. Recognition of early signs of illness, care transitions, and underutilization of community resources are common concerns.
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