The Basis for Improving and Reforming Long-Term Care, Part 2: Clinical Problem Solving and Evidence-Based Care

This article applies the discussion to identify criteria for “expertise” in long-term care. We may identify characteristics of “experts” in long-term care, regardless of discipline, as well as factors that distinguish levels of expertise. Experts have the skill and judgment to apply knowledge effectively to individual patient situations. Based on these criteria, only some of the claims to expertise in caring for, advising about, or overseeing long-term care residents and patients are warranted.