Data was evaluated on 2,014 residents from 270 Medicaid-certified facilities in 10 states. The investigation was designed to describe the frequency and association of transient causes for incontinence and to note the current practices for managing transient incontinence in these facilities. Forty-nine percent of the residents were incontinent. The authors conclude that incontinence management practices were inconsistent with current guidelines. Carroll, Norman V. Financial and Operating Characteristics of Long-Term Care Pharmacies.
Evaluation is an ongoing process that helps to ensure the financial success of any business.
Evaluation based on a gold standard or benchmark is important in developing a long range plan for a business. The author of this article suggests that to date, there has not been a suitable external standard of comparison for owners and managers of long term care pharmacies. He conducted a study to collect financial and operational information from a sample of long term care pharmacies. Data was obtained through a mail survey of the largest long term care pharmacy operations. Tables include income statements, expenses, and financial ratios for all groups.