Instructor Resources: Test bank, presentation PowerPoint slides,
answers to end-of-chapter and case study questions, a sample course
syllabus, and a transition guide to the new edition.
The field of long-term care is experiencing significant growth and
near-constant change. Older adults and people with disabilities today
make up a larger segment of society than ever before, and with this
shift in demographics comes an increased demand for long-term services
and supports. Technological advancements and evolving consumer
preferences are reshaping the services that people want and need, and
new models of care reflect a shift in emphasis from institutional to
community-based settings. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other reform
efforts have introduced new regulations, requirements, and pressures for
long-term care providers; however, they have also brought new
opportunities.
This introductory book examines the various dimensions of long-term care
and explores the facets of management essential to success in this
rapidly changing environment. The first part of the book provides an
overview of key definitions, settings, policy issues, and trends in the
delivery of long-term services and supports. The second part relates
aspects of management--including leadership, human resources, marketing,
facility management, regulatory and legal issues, and financing--to
long-term care.
Significantly revised and updated, this edition includes four new
chapters, addressing the following topics:
Delivery of long-term services and supports under the ACA Transitions
between acute care, residential long-term care, and home and
community-based care settings The implications of global trends in
long-term care policies and services Quality improvement tools and
reform-driven requirements for safety and transparency
Additional updates for this edition focus on specialized care for
individuals with chronic and disabling conditions, new technologies that
maintain patients' health information and enhance communication, and the
challenges in assembling and retaining an effective direct care
workforce.
