Problems of the Elderly: Central States Coalition on Aging : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Health and Long-Term Care of the Select Committee on Aging, House of Representatives, Ninety-ninth Congress, Second Session, August 9, 1986, Kansas City, MO.United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Health and Long-Term Care U.S. Government Printing Office, 1987 - 97 lappuses |
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39. lappuse - ... meet the needs of older persons with greatest economic or social need, with particular attention to low income minority individuals. Such activities may include location of services and specialization in the types of services must needed by these groups to meet this requirement. However, the area agency may not permit a grantee or contractor under this part to employ a means test for services funded under this part, (d) No requirement...
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73. lappuse - Resident Assessment A standardized resident assessment system is essential to evaluate the care needs of each resident upon admission in order to develop an individual plan of care. Periodic reassessments are necessary to moni'-or changes in the resident's health and to modify the care plan.