This activity is designed to provide you with insight
regarding the types of continuum of care housing available in your local
community. Contact and research one of each of the following types of
facilities: 1) Nursing Facility, 2) Subacute Care Facility, and 3) Home Health
Care.
Address the following topics as they relate to each type of
facility:
• Types of services, residents served, and staff (licensed
and unlicensed).
• Types of regulations that govern this facility regarding
care and quality of care, and who does the regulating.
• Detail some of the ethical issues for this type of
facility.
• Sources of financing for this facility and average cost
per month.
• Identify where this type of facility fits into the
continuum of care.
Conclude with the following:
• State any insights gained through this experience.
• Were there any surprises?
• Was much available in your community?
• If not, how could this affect the families and loved ones
needing continuum of care?
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