Title

COPD Management In The Long-Term Care Setting

Authoring Organization

Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association

Publication Month/Year

June 1, 2017

Last Updated Month/Year

October 16, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

Emphasize key care processes and are created to be used in conjunction with facility-specific policies and procedures that guide staff and practitioner practices and performance. They are meant to be used in a manner appropriate to the population and practice of a particular facility.

Target Patient Population

Patients residing in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care facilities

Target Provider Population

Medical director, physicians, director of nursing, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals caring for patients in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PA/LTC) facilities

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Long term care

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, social worker

Scope

Treatment, Management

Keywords

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COPD