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Caregiving
CMS Nursing Home Quality Initiative
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/quality/nhqi/
The Final Report "Measures, Indicators, and Improvement of
Quality of Life in Nursing Homes" (http://www.cms.hhs.gov/quality/nhqi/QualityOfLife.asp)
is available on the CMS website for review by clinicians, researchers,
state and provider organizations. The report was prepared under
a CMS contract with the University of Minnesota and directed by
Rosalie A. Kane, PhD. The general objectives of the study were:
1) to develop and test measures and indicators of quality of life
(QOL) for nursing home residents, and 2) to study how the physical
environment, including private rooms, affected resident QOL. The
resulting measures, tools, approaches and findings were meant to
assist regulators for quality assurance efforts, providers for quality
improvement efforts, and consumers, consumer advocates, and third-party
purchasers seeking to compare nursing homes. The content of this
final report does not necessarily reflect the views or policies
of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention
of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement
by the U.S. government.
National Alliance for Caregiving
http://www.caregiving.org
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a non-profit coalition
created to support family caregivers and the professionals who serve
them. This web site provides caregiving tips, publications, resources,
a list of events, and more.
National Family Caregivers Association
http://www.nfcacares.org
The NFCA exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers’ needs. The NFCA espouses a philosophy of self-advocacy and self-care that is predicated on the belief that caregivers who choose to take charge of their lives, and see caregiving as but one of its facets, are in a position to be happier and healthier individuals.
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development
http://www.rci.gsw.edu
The Rosalynn Carter Institute promotes the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and professional caregivers; promulgates effective caregiving; and advances policies that enhance caring communities.
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