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McKnight Long-Term Care News
Long-term care generally lags behind the acute-care sector when it comes to risk management proficiency, says Jay Schaffer, a Houston-based senior vice president with Marsh Risk Consulting. Larger providers are more likely to be up to speed, but smaller operations need more structure, he said. . . .
A facility’s risk management process actually is a continuum that begins with pre-admission screening. Skilled professionals must check prospective residents thoroughly, in part to make sure a facility can handle any new admission, and to make sure family members are prepared.
-- Jay Schaffer
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