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Spring/Summer 2017 The Oregon Caregiver 25
PROFILE
see more care planning and assessments
being done electronically. The issue can
now be taken care of off-site rather than
going to the facility. Which is great but I
just hope we won't lose that human touch
while caring for those who are hurting.
How can long term care providers
lead the way in the provision of
quality care?
Patients have become more
knowledgeable about health care thus
increasing their demand for quality. So
providers have to actively be committed
in seeing that they are providing care
that is consistent with the residents'
safety and satisfaction. The residents
of today and the future are of the baby
boomer generation. They know what they
want. Therefore, they are ready to shop
around for the best care suitable to their
needs. So, long term care providers have
to also take on that mindset. 