American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 8, 2025
Nursing homes should serve as sanctuaries of care, compassion, and safety for the elderly and vulnerable. Alarmingly, approximately 1 in 6 individuals aged 60 or older have experienced some form of abuse in community settings, including nursing homes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 31, 2025
According to the World Health Organization , 1 in 6 adults aged 60 and older has experienced some form of abuse in community settings. Families and caregivers play a crucial role in identifying and preventing nursing home neglect by staying vigilant and advocating for their loved ones.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 25, 2022
Supported by Y.Elites Association and the Hong Kong Youth Development Alliance, the service runs in two phases: the first round, which has been completed, delivered teleconsultations to low-income families, and the upcoming second round will cover senior people living alone and those living in nursing homes.
HIT Consultant
MARCH 28, 2024
The Imperative for Digitizing Short-Term Rehab According to projections by the World Health Organization, musculoskeletal conditions are the primary drivers behind the increasing rates of disability, particularly among the elderly. These conditions are exacerbated by factors such as long COVID-19 and extended hospital stays.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 13, 2025
This stark disparity revealed that nursing homes were particularly vulnerable during the pandemic, with high transmission and fatality rates in these congregate settings. Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), commonly known as nursing homes, represented about 80% of LTC COVID deaths, making them the deadliest place to live during COVID.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 12, 2021
and the issue of pandemic preparedness for the next “Disease X” became part of global public health planning. But the biggest health threat to human life is climate change, according to a new report from the World Health Organization titled The Health Argument for Climate Action.
MedTrainer
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Medical errors can occur at any stage of the healthcare process, from diagnosis to treatment to follow-up care, and in any healthcare setting, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and even at home. Globally, medication errors cost an estimated $42B USD annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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