The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

3263.0: Monday, November 17, 2003 - 2:30 PM

Abstract #74356

Complex problems, complex solutions

Kathleen Jaskowiak, MSN, Occupational Health, 6237 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA 19135, 215 331-1835, rjaskowiak@aol.com

Summary This area of study began in 1994. Services were being moved out of hospitals to peripheral locations, and analysis of the impact included consideration of safety issues involved in providing care in the community with home visits, issues involving mental health care availability, and with the utilization of professional office locations. Most recently, reimbursement issues have been examined given the impact on the services and protection in place at site seniors frequently visit for care.

Learning Objectives:

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

Healthy Aging: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives (An intersectional session joint-sponsored with Chiropractic Health Care, Public Health Nursing & Gerontological Health sections)

The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA