Key issues in long-term services and supports quality Key issues in long-term services and supports quality

Collection: Health Policy and Services Research Series Title(s): Issue brief (Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation) Author(s): Harrington, Charlene, author Wiener, Joshua M., author Musumeci, MaryBeth, author Contributor(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, issuing body. Publication: Menlo Park, CA : Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, October 2017 Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Community Health Services -- organization & administration Home Care Services -- organization & administration Long-Term Care -- organization & administration United States Genre(s): Technical Report Abstract: 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Nursing Home Reform Act as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, the federal legislation that substantially strengthened federal standards, inspections and enforcement of nursing home quality. The Act also merged Medicare and Medicaid standards, required comprehensive assessments of residents, set minimal requirements for licensed nursing staff, and required inspections to focus on outcomes of care. While progress has been made, care quality issues in nursing homes and residential care facilities (also called assisted living) continue to be highlighted frequently in the press and by numerous government reports and research studies (see Appendix Table 1). Recurring concerns include staffing levels, abuse and neglect, unmet resident needs, quality problems, worker training and competency, and lack of integration with medical care. The last several decades also have seen a shift to home care and other community-based services, with few quality measures for these settings available and little empirical evidence available. This issue brief discusses four key issues related to long-term services and supports (LTSS) including institutional and home and community-based services (HCBS) quality, highlighting major legislative and policy changes over the last 30 years. The Appendix Tables provide data about LTSS providers and consumers, summarize key federal laws and policies related to quality, and list selected federal quality measures. Copyright: Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information) Extent: 1 online resource (1 PDF file (21 pages)) Illustrations: Illustrations NLM Unique ID: 101717233 (See catalog record) Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101717233