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Article: Data base files: a tool for long-term care administration.
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- Nursing Homes
- Article date:
- January 1, 1994
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A DON shows how creating data bases can simplify facility and staff management
Data bases -- are they just for use in the realm of computer programmers? In reality, they are a very useable tool for administrators and directors of nursing in long-term care.
The concept of computer data bases lends itself well to the area of long-term care where varieties of lists and information are frequently required, whether oriented to residents, employees, supplies or maintenance.
While there are exclusive data base programs on the market featuring specific sorting, calculating and statistic-gathering capabilities, there are also basic programs available in ...