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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

They are examining its effects in about 200 nursing homes nationwide. Kathleen Carmody, owner of Senior Matters Home healthcare and Consulting in Columbus, Ohio, cautions her aides to address clients as Mr. or Mrs. or Ms., Even without formal training programs, individuals and institutions can combat elderspeak.

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Medicare Care Compare: Publicly reported performance measures

American Nurse

Takeaways: To help patients and their families make informed decisions about choosing health care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publicly reports quality performance measures. In addition to informing patients, public reporting can drive providers to improve performance.