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What Is a Nursing Home?

A nursing home, also commonly known as a Pusat Jagaan , is a place for people who don’t need to be in a hospital but can no longer be cared for at home. This can include people with critical injuries or serious illnesses, or those needing care after surgery. Most nursing homes have aides and skilled nurses on hand 24 hours a day. Always talk to your healthcare provider to find out if a nursing home is the best choice for you or a member of your family.

There are in general few types of Nursing Homes.

• Hospital-like. This type of nursing home is often set up like a hospital. Members of the staff give medical care, as well as physical, speech, and occupational therapy. There can be a nurses’ station on each floor. As a rule, one or two people live in a room. A number of nursing homes will let couples live together. Things that make a room special, like family photos, are often welcome.

 

• Household-like. These facilities are designed to be more like homes, and the day-to-day routine is not fixed. Teams of staff and residents try to create a relaxed feeling. Kitchens are often open to residents, decorations give a sense of home, and the staff is encouraged to develop relationships with residents.

 

• Combination. Some nursing homes have a combination of hospital-like and household-like units.

 

Many nursing homes have visiting doctors who see their patients on site. Other nursing homes have patients visit the doctor’s office.

If you are looking for a nursing home for your loved ones, ask your doctor’s office for some recommendations. Once you know what choices you have, it’s a good idea to:

• Consider.

What is important to you—nursing care, meals, physical therapy, a religious connection, hospice care? Do you want a place close to family and friends so they can easily visit?

• Ask

Talk with friends, relatives, social workers, and religious groups to find out what places they suggest. Check with healthcare providers about which nursing homes they feel provide good care. Use their suggestions to make a list of homes that offer the types of services you want.

• Call

Get in touch with each place on your list. Ask questions about how many people live there and what it costs. Find out about waiting lists if there is any.

• Visit

Make plans to meet with the director or the care giver of the nursing home. Always lookout for :

1. Registered Nurse certification
2. Handicap access
3. Residents who look well cared for
4. Warm interaction between staff and residents

• Talk

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. For example, you can ask the staff to explain any strong odors. Bad smells might indicate a problem; good ones might hide a problem. You might want to find out how long the director and nurse have worked at the nursing home. If key members of the staff change often, that could mean there’s something wrong.

• Visit again

Make a second visit without calling ahead. Try another day of the week or time of day so you will meet other staff members and see different activities. Stop by at mealtime. Is the dining room attractive and clean? Does the food look tempting?

• Understand

Once you select a nursing home, carefully read the contract. Question the director or the care giver about anything you don’t understand. Ask a good friend or family member to read over the contract before you sign it.

These are the few of the many ways to find a right Nursing Home.

Stay well and Safe.

From V.Nightingale Care Management