The nursing home problem in Florida

The nursing home problem in Florida was characterized as a debate over quality of care and the rapid increase of lawsuits against nursing homes that led to a decline in the availability of affordable liability insurance. The staff for Florida's Task Force on Availability and Affordability of Lo...

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Published inThe Gerontologist Vol. 43 Spec No 2; p. 7
Main Authors Polivka, Larry, Salmon, Jennifer R, Hyer, Kathryn, Johnson, Christopher, Hedgecock, Deborah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2003
Subjects
Assisted Living Facilities - legislation & jurisprudence
Assisted Living Facilities - standards
Florida
Nursing Homes - legislation & jurisprudence
Nursing Homes - standards
Quality of Health Care
Skilled Nursing Facilities - legislation & jurisprudence
Skilled Nursing Facilities - standards
Florida
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Summary:The nursing home problem in Florida was characterized as a debate over quality of care and the rapid increase of lawsuits against nursing homes that led to a decline in the availability of affordable liability insurance. The staff for Florida's Task Force on Availability and Affordability of Long-Term Care analyzed lawsuit and quality-of-care data from one county in Florida and quality-of-care data statewide to understand the relationship between the two sides of the argument. Analyses showed support for both positions and a middle-ground policy position was achieved. The subsequent nursing home reform legislation and implications for the future of long-term care in Florida are discussed.
ISSN:0016-9013
DOI:10.1093/geront/43.suppl_2.7