Improving regulation of care.
The JDC-Brookdale Institute of Gerontology, in collaboration with Israel's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and Ministry of Health, has developed a program to improve government regulation of long-term care institutions for the elderly, and thus the quality of institutional care. The aim of the program was to introduce greater uniformity and objectivity into the existing surveillance system, increase the participation of institution residents, and ensure public access to instruments and criteria. The tracer methodology was used and tracers representing the medical, nursing, psychosocial and environmental-operational areas were developed in consultation with specialists in each field. The program was welcomed by surveillance personnel, and implemented on a nation-wide basis. Although there have been difficulties with its implementation, these have largely been resolved through discussion, workshops and supplementary training for surveyors. Due to the program's success, new programs are being developed to improve the regulation of other kinds of institution.
JDC-Brookdale Institute of Gerontology and Human Development, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Fleishman
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