Hospitals have required duties to help patients and their families find and arrange needed care, however, some do this better than others and these duties are often compromised by the desire, usually financial, to discharge patients quickly. Continue Reading The post Challenging Hospital Discharge Decisions first appeared on CANHR. The post Challenging Hospital Discharge Decisions appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
A law that became effective January 1, 2016, creates a Revocable Transfer on Death Deed (“TOD Deed”) as a way for California residents to transfer residential property to named beneficiaries, effective upon death. Continue Reading The post Transferring Your Home with a Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) – What You Need to Know first appeared on CANHR. The post Transferring Your Home with a Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) – What You Need to Know appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
Continue Reading The post Consensual Relationships: Questions and Answers Regarding Informed Consent, Psychotropic Drugs, and Nursing Home Residents first appeared on CANHR. The post Consensual Relationships: Questions and Answers Regarding Informed Consent, Psychotropic Drugs, and Nursing Home Residents appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
One of the best ways to improve care is to organize and participate in a family council. A family council is an organized group of relatives and friends of residents who meet regularly to discuss and address concerns about residents’ quality of care and quality of life. Continue Reading The post Family Councils in Residential Care/Assisted Living/CCRCs first appeared on CANHR. The post Family Councils in Residential Care/Assisted Living/CCRCs appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
ne of the best ways to improve nursing home care is to organize and participate in a family council. A family council is an organized group of relatives and friends of residents who meet regularly to discuss and address concerns about quality of care in the nursing home. Continue Reading The post Family Councils first appeared on CANHR. The post Family Councils appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
Planning for Long Term Care (LTC) is the smart way to save time, money, and avoid unnecessary stress. LTC planning does not have to be intimidating if you and your family approach it one step at a time. Continue Reading The post Planning for Long Term Care first appeared on CANHR. The post Planning for Long Term Care appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
What is Elder Abuse? In California, elders are defined as persons 65 years and older.* Under California law, elder abuse can be both criminal and civil. Continue Reading The post Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse first appeared on CANHR. The post Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
What is a Congregate Living Health Facility? A Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF) is a home, generally with a capacity of no more than 18 beds, in which residents receive inpatient care, including medical supervision, 24-hour skilled nursing and supportive care, pharmacy, dietary, social, and recreational care. Continue Reading The post Congregate Living Health Facilities (CLHFs) first appeared on CANHR. The post Congregate Living Health Facilities (CLHFs) appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
Buyer Beware! An admission agreement is a legal contract. As a legal document, it states the responsibilities of both the facility and the resident. Continue Reading The post RCFEs: Admission Agreements first appeared on CANHR. The post RCFEs: Admission Agreements appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
California’s Governor and the Legislature recently reached a budget agreement which includes a major change for older adults and persons with disabilities who need Medi-Cal. Continue Reading The post 2026 Asset Limit Reinstatement Frequently Asked Questions first appeared on CANHR. The post 2026 Asset Limit Reinstatement Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR