Why the quality of long term care matters -- Measuring quality in long-termcare-- Using interRAI assessment systems to measure and maintain quality of long-termcare-- Regulation to improve quality in long-termcare-- Standardisation and monitoring of care processes -- Incentives for providers and choice for consumers -- Quality measurement and improvement in long-termcare in Europe -- Long-termcare quality assurance in the United States
Summary
As ageing societies are pushing a growing number of frail old people into needing care, delivering quality long-termcare services -care that is safe, effective, and responsive to needs - has become a priority for governments. Yet much still remains to be done to enhance evidence-based measurement and improvement of quality of long-termcare services across EU and OECD countries. This book offers evidence and examples of useful experiences to help policy makers, providers and experts measure and improve the quality of long-termcare services