Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Institute of Medicine, and the Joint Commission have developed standards to address areas of concern for older hospitalized adults
Which of the following situations is of particular concern for an older adult with a hospitalization requiring complex care?
A) Transitions in care
B) Hospital-acquired respiratory infections
C) Need for geriatric care manager
D) Placement in an acute care for elders unit
Ans: A
CMS, the Institute of Medicine, and the Joint Commission have placed a high priority on the issue of older adults with complex medical problems who transfer between care settings, because they are particularly vulnerable to experiencing problems. Geriatric care managers and acute care for elders unit assist with this issue. Hospital-acquired urinary tract infections and wounds not respiratory infections are prevalent.
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