A daughter is assessing a nursing home before placing her mother there for what she feels will be a long-term stay. Which of the following are important aspects of quality to consider when selecting a nursing home? (Select all that apply.)
a. Privacy is respected
b. Staff members are task-focused
c. The staff welcomes family visits
d. There is a homelike environment
e. Rooms are maintained like a hospital
ANS: A, C, D
It is important that privacy is respected, family members are welcomed, and a homelike environment is maintained. Staff members should be resident-focused, not task-focused. Rooms should be maintained like a home instead of like a hospital.
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