Our Sources
Sources & Information
We source and vet our information from a variety of diverse groups. We keep our nursing home knowledge current by frequently examining data from international organizations, federal agencies, specialized advocacy groups and medical researchers.
World Health Organization
U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Pressure Ulcers Among Nursing Home Residents: United States, 2004
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Effect of Reducing Falls of Long-Term Care Expenses: Literature Review
U.S. Government Accountability Office
National Center on Elder Abuse
Risk Prevention Profile and Checklist
Statistics/Data
National Adult Protective Services Association
National Council on Aging
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
Resources
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
American Psychological Association
Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions
Center for Democracy and Justice
Fact Sheet: Elder Abuse and Nursing Homes
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Nursing Home Admission Agreements