Abstract
This study examines perspectives of a broad group of nursing home employees, regulators, advocates, and professional associations to describe progress made since the 1990 implementation of the Nursing Home Reform legislation (OBRA '87) and to determine whether the legislation is perceived as affecting positive change for nursing home residents. Interviews were conducted with 59 residents and 132 professional and non-professional staff in six states. Important quality of care issues of resident rights, resident dignity, restraint use, resident assessment, as well as perspectives of residents themselves are explored. In general, OBRA '87 is viewed as positive, with all groups of respondents indicating that residents have benefited from it. They identify the focus on resident rights as the most important accomplishment. Empowerment of residents through involvement in care decisions is noted by many as an important achievement. Many conclude that quality of care has improved and restraint use has decreased. The MDS is a useful tool from the standpoint of nursing home staff and regulators. This appraisal sharply contrasts their opinions about the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) screening tool. We believe that PASARR should be reexamined and that changes should be made in the process and/or implementation of the tool.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 28-36 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Gerontological Nursing |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Oct 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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OBRA '87 : has it resulted in better quality of care? / Marek, Karen; Rantz, M. J.; Fagin, C. M.; Krejci, J. W.
In: Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Vol. 22, No. 10, 10.1996, p. 28-36.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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