An alternative model in geriatric care.
An analysis is presented of one long-term care facility's attempt to develop a comprehensive geriatric program including care of the patient in a hospital, a skilled nursing home, a day hospital, or a clinic for care of the ambulatory aged. The goal was to raise issues for debate and discussion, especially in terms of the evolving role of medical directors in long-term care. The need for group professionalism in cooperation with the Board of citizens in community geriatric practice is emphasized.
D000368:Aged; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000458:organization & administration; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010343:Patient Admission; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D012046:Rehabilitation