Synopsis of recent research by authors named "David C Grabowski"
- David C. Grabowski's recent research focuses on improving long-term care delivery, particularly through Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs), and their effects on nursing home outcomes and care coordination for residents requiring specialized care.
- Key findings highlight significant enrollment growth in I-SNPs, but also the low availability of these plans across facilities, signaling a need for policy changes to enhance access to high-quality care for nursing home residents.
- Grabowski also emphasizes the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing homes, particularly concerning infection control, staffing challenges, and the mental health treatment of residents, underlining systemic issues prevalent in long-term care settings.