Casemix classifications can be powerful management tools. Although FIM-FRG2 accounts for more reduction in variance than SNAP, division into nine groups meant that some contained few subjects. This paper supports the introduction of AN-SNAP as the standard casemix tool for rehabilitation in Australia, which will hopefully lead to rational, adequate funding of the rehabilitation phase of care.
Most people regard pressure sores as an obvious sign of neglect, either by the patient involved, or his nurses. This perception can lead to litigation against nursing and medical staff ( 1 ) and there is no doubt that professional neglect can, at times, be the main cause of a pressure sore. Such neglect may, of course, be blamed on a lack of resources - principally in the shape of skilled nurses and of special equipment.
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