Abuse prevention resource. (Product Focus: Safety).A new publication from Joint Commission Resources titled How to Recognize Abuse and Neglect offers real-life examples, strategies, and case studies to help healthcare professionals learn how to create a system for preventing, identifying, and dealing with abuse and neglect. The book also provides an overview of abuse and neglect issues, including common myths and misconceptions Misconceptions is an American sitcom television series for The WB Network for the 2005-2006 season that never aired. It features Jane Leeves, formerly of Frasier, and French Stewart, formerly of 3rd Rock From the Sun. , statistics, relevant Joint Commission standards, strategies, and resources. This resource is designed for a broad spectrum of healthcare settings, including hospitals and ambulatory, long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. , assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. , behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or , home care, and foster care organizations. CIRCLE 80 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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