TY - BOOK AU - Institute of Medicine TI - Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes SN - 978-0-309-03646-7 DO - 10.17226/646 PY - 1986 UR - https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/646/improving-the-quality-of-care-in-nursing-homes PB - The National Academies Press CY - Washington, DC LA - English KW - Health and Medicine AB - As more people live longer, the need for quality long-term care for the elderly will increase dramatically. This volume examines the current system of nursing home regulations, and proposes an overhaul to better provide for those confined to such facilities. It determines the need for regulations, and concludes that the present regulatory system is inadequate, stating that what is needed is not more regulation, but better regulation. This long-anticipated study provides a wealth of useful background information, in-depth study, and discussion for nursing home administrators, students, and teachers in the health care field; professionals involved in caring for the elderly; and geriatric specialists. ER -