JAMDA
Volume 10, Issue 8 , Pages 568-574, October 2009

The Importance of Standardized Observations to Evaluate Nutritional Care Quality in the Survey Process

  • John F. Schnelle, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, Center for Quality Aging, Nashville, TN
    • Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Medical Center, Nashville, TN
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to John F. Schnelle, PhD, Center for Quality Aging, 1161 21st Avenue South, S-1121 Medical Center North, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232–2400.
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  • Rosanna Bertrand, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA
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  • Donna Hurd, MSN

      Affiliations

    • Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA
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  • Alan White, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA
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  • David Squires

      Affiliations

    • Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA
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  • Marvin Feuerberg, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, Center for Quality Aging, Nashville, TN
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  • Kelly Hickey

      Affiliations

    • University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Los Angeles, CA
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  • Sandra F. Simmons, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, Center for Quality Aging, Nashville, TN
    • Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Medical Center, Nashville, TN

published online 04 September 2009.

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 The analyses on which this publication is based were performed under Contract Number 500-00-0032, Task Order #7, entitled “Evaluation of the Quality Indicator Survey,” sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the US government. The authors assume full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the ideas presented.

PII: S1525-8610(09)00177-7

doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2009.05.004

JAMDA
Volume 10, Issue 8 , Pages 568-574, October 2009

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