Dimensions Of Long-Term Care Management: An Introduction Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Long-term care is one of the fastest-growing segments in the healthcare industry. Societal changes, including the aging of the boomers and an evolution in attitudes toward aging and retirement, will continue to propel long-term care issues to the forefront. With an emphasis on the trends and developments that are transforming long-term care, this book introduces readers to the options available in care settings, programs, and services. The second half of the book relates aspects of management - including leadership, human resources, marketing, regulatory and legal issues, and financing - to long-term care. The authors emphasize the need for flexibility in the long-term care system, recognizing that consumers may need different combinations of services and settings as they age. The importance of technology in care provision is also highlighted. Topics include: Residential, home, and community-based care services Cultural diversity and the delivery of services Chronic illness, with a focus on Alzheimer's and related dementias Hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care Consumer education and technology as self-help tools The design of long-term care facilities Management issues - human resources, marketing, legal, and ethical issues Long-term care financing sources Regulation of long-term care providers
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Health Administration Press; 1 edition (July 2, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1567933831
ISBN-13: 978-1567933833
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.8 x 9.9 inches
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It's a book for my HSA-3222 class for University of Central Florida. I feel as though there are better books on this subject out there.
Dr. McSweeney-Feld does a great job introducing long-term care. Really informative and even if you have experience in the field its still presents new and interesting points.
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