Health and Disability

from Info Long-Term Care: 


This tool was developed by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Disability and Elder Services to be used as a guide for identifying the elements involved in implementing a person-directed dementia care.

The nine sections of the tool examine specific areas of focus vital in providing person centred care, emphasizing culture change elements. The goal is to provide as much planning to meet an individual's social and emotional needs.

Norman DeLisle, MDRC
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from Medical News Today: 


Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) have introduced legislation (S 3613, HR 7114) that would create a three-year Medicare demonstration project in 26 states that aims to expand at-home services for some beneficiaries with multiple chronic health conditions, CQ HealthBeatreports. Eligible beneficiaries would include those who have functional impairments, two or more chronic illnesses and recent use of other health services.

Under the bill, participating physicians or nurse practitioners would collaborate with beneficiaries to develop a comprehensive care plan. The legislation also includes minimum performance standards for health outcomes and would measure the satisfaction level of beneficiaries, caregivers and providers. The bill would require providers to demonstrate savings of at least 5% annually compared to the cost of serving non-participating Medicare beneficiaries with chronic health problems. Providers would be able to keep 80% of the savings as an incentive for participation.

Norman DeLisle, MDRC
"With Liberty and Access for All!"
GrandCentral: 517-589-4081
MDRC Website: http://www.copower.org/
LTC Blog: http://ltcreform.blogspot.com/
Recovery: http://therecoveringlife.blogspot.com/

A new initiative is bringing together private and non-profit nursing homes and providers of care for the elderly.

The Western New York Alliance for Person-Centered Care was launched Sept. 19 as an initiative aimed at transforming the way nursing homes and other providers deliver care to the elderly.

The initiative, described as the first of its kind nationwide, includes members from throughout the region’s long-term care community, including the Catholic Health System, Beechwood Homes, People Inc., Kaleida Health and the Erie County Home. Other participants include government regulators and academics from the University at Buffalo. The Rochester-based Pioneer Network of homes is also a participant.

More than 300 long term health care professionals participated in a launch conference Sept. 19 featuring William Thomas, a renowned geriatrician and revolutionary in the long term care industry.

The goal of the alliance is to effect change through a community-based strategic plan to introduce, refine, and promote person-centered care through education and mentoring.

Norman DeLisle, MDRC
"With Liberty and Access for All!"
GrandCentral: 517-589-4081
MDRC Website: http://www.copower.org/
LTC Blog: http://ltcreform.blogspot.com/
Recovery: http://therecoveringlife.blogspot.com/