Risk management in long-term care : a quick reference guide / Andrew D. Weinberg.

"A practical, effective, and thorough risk management tool, this book helps health professionals address common problem areas in order to avoid litigation. Risk topics covered include: injury from physical restraint, resident abuse and neglect, infection control, polypharmacy and medication use...

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Main Author: Weinberg, Andrew David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., ©1998.
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Summary:"A practical, effective, and thorough risk management tool, this book helps health professionals address common problem areas in order to avoid litigation. Risk topics covered include: injury from physical restraint, resident abuse and neglect, infection control, polypharmacy and medication use, falls and much more." "This volume also features valuable information on ways to respond to legal claims. Each chapter concludes with 10 tips for the reader. The appendices contain case studies with questions for discussion and a useful resource list of organizations." "This handy guide is indispensable to administrators, nurses, and physicians, as well as students of health administration."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 118 pages)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826197955
0826197957
Language:English.
Reproduction Note:Electronic reproduction.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.
Action Note:digitized