Ethical dilemmas in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings are common, particularly when balancing resident autonomy, safety, and quality of life. This toolkit aims to bridge these gaps by providing an overview of fundamental ethical principles and decision-making frameworks tailored to PALTC setti...
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, with residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) at a particularly high risk. Although emergency department (ED) transfers after falls are common, they carry risks of delirium, infection, and care fragmentation. The objective of th...