The American Geriatrics Society and American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Recommendations for Policies in Support of Quality Mental Health Care in U.S. Nursing Homes

2003

(For resources, this is the publication date. For programs, this is the date posted.)

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Guidelines/Recommendations
American Geriatrics Society and American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AGS/AAGP)
American Geriatrics Society and American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AGS/AAGP)

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http://www.americangeriatrics.org/education/policies2003.pdf

Policy recommendations from a 2003 expert panel are included on the following issues: access to screening, assessment, and treatment referral; adequately financing needed services; ensuring a skilled and responsive workforce; providing incentives for quality mental health care; and changing the culture of nursing home life through greater involvement of residents in decision making.