Nursing Home Links
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
www.asce.org/
This site provides information about the various fundraising programs conducted by the foundation to fulfill its mission to generate resources for civil engineering profession.
American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
www.asse.org
Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
American Society for Testing Materials - ASTM
www.astm.org
Provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.
AOA
www.aoa.gov
U.S. Department of health and human services, Administration on Aging. Find information on the older americans act, administration on aging, aging network, state and area agencies.
Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association - BHMA
www.cssinfo.com/info/bhma.html
BHMA is the sole U.S. organization to develop and maintain performance standards for architectural hardware. Also sponsors independent certification of builders hardware products.
Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association - BIFMA
www.cssinfo.com/info/bifma.html
Works with ANSI to produce voluntary standards for manufacturers of office furnishings. Standards are intended to provide a common basis for the evaluation of safety, durability, and the structural adequacy of the specified furniture.
Construction Web Links
www.constructionweblinks.com
This site offers links to thousands of Web sites relevant to the construction and facility management industries. It is organized into three primary sections: organizations, government agencies and private businesses. All links are annotated with a brief description.
Door and Hardware Institute - DHI
www.dhi.org
Professional organization that serves as the resource for education and information on doors, hardware, security and specialty products for the architectural openings industry.
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association - GAMA
www.gamanet.org
National trade association which members manufacture appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating and water heating. Also deals with oil fired, electrical appliances and commercial food service.
Medicare/Nursing
www.medicare.gov/nursing/overview.asp
http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Search/Related/RelatedNursingHome.asp
Provides information relating to medicaid and medicare certified nursing homes through out the U.S. Compare and chose a nursing home or extended-care facility.
Nursing Home Malpractice
www.nursinghomemalpractice.com
Dedicated to providing information that will help readers prevent and/or stop nursing home neglect, abuse and malpractice. Find newsletter, attorney resources, advocacy groups, and consumer information.
Pam Pohly's Net Guide
www.pohly.com
National consulting firm with exclusive specialization in health care. This site has a comprehensive database for health care professionals.
Texas Hospital Association Online
www.thaonline.org
Austin based trade association represents the interests of its 430+ member hospitals and health systems at both state and federal levels. Offers career developing educational programs for health care professionals and is a resource for patient and financial data on Texas hospitals.
New Life Styles
www.newlifestyles.com
Ultimate source for senior living, this site helps find what's right when looking for assisted living, nursing homes, hospice care and independent retirement communities.
OSHA - Nursing Home
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/nursinghome/index.html
Here you may review commisson and administrative law judge decisions, common citations,OSHA directives, occupational safety and health reviews, and pre-selected SIC codes.
Nursing Home Report Cards Online
http://www.seniorcarehelp.com/
Senior Care Resources, find safety codes, inspection data, code of federal regulations for nursing homes, code violations, requirements on nursing homes all across the U.S., social security law for nursing homes. Also has checklist for 1st time visits.
