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Publication of this article in an open access journal was funded by the Portland State University Library’s Open Access Fund.
Published In
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-10-2020
Subjects
Congregate housing, Long-term care of the sick, Physician services utilization, Life care communities -- United States -- Management
Abstract
As the United States population ages, a higher share of adults is likely to use long-term services and supports. This change increases physicians’ need for information about assisted living and residential care (AL/RC) settings, which provide supportive care and housing to older adults. Unlike skilled nursing facilities, states regulate AL/RC settings through varying licensure requirements enforced by state agencies, resulting in differences in the availability of medical and nursing services. Where some settings provide limited skilled nursing care, in others, residents rely on resident care coordinators, or their own physicians to oversee chronic conditions, medications, and treatments. The following narrative review describes key processes of care where physicians may interact with AL/RC operators, staff, and residents, including care planning, managing Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions, medication management, and end-of-life planning. Communication and collaboration between physicians and AL/RC operators are a crucial component of care management.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
DOI
10.1177/2333721420979840
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34392
Citation Details
Dys S, Smith L, Tunalilar O, Carder P. (2020) Revisiting the Role of Physicians in Assisted Living and Residential Care Settings. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. doi:10.1177/2333721420979840