Types of Problems at Nursing Homes. Some issues within a nursing home are much more severe than others. Medicare evaluates each problem based on 2 scales: the number of residents affected by a problem and the severity of the potential or actual harm to residents based on the problem.edicare determines the expected staffing time per resident per day depending on level of care the residents of Symphony Of Joliet require.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients with diabetes mellitus. It happens predominantly in those with type 1 diabetes, but it can occur in those with type 2 diabetes under certain circumstances.
Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. 2  As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop. 3  This form was previously referred to as non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes.