Informed Decision-making

Informed decision-making is one of the best ways we can be engaged patients and advocates, and this is especially true when it comes to major decisions such as considering a move to a long-term care facility for yourself or a loved one. Among other helpful resources, the experts at WPSC member organization Washington Health Care Association have put together a guide to use in choosing a skilled nursing facility. This guide includes questions to ask and things to look for that can provide an indication of a given facility’s focus on quality and patient safety. Visit their site to learn more.