The Long-Term Care Director of Nursing Field Guide, Fourth EditionPaperback, 1 May 2020

Whether you're a new director of nursing or an experienced veteran looking for recertification, look no further than The Long-Term Care Director of Nursing Field Guide, Fourth Edition. This updated edition is a must-have resource to improve quality of care, cut costs, and sharpen your leadership and management skills.

This resource will help you institute smart hiring practices, an effective orientation program, and a positive work environment to build and motivate a competent, cohesive staff. Updates include sections dedicated to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), new new survey process, MDS 3.0, new audit threats, and more.

Updated content includes:

• PDPM coverage
• Cultural competence overview
• Competency review reflects new Requirements of Participation (ROP)
• Updated to reflect new ROPs for QAPI
• Updated regulatory compliance information

This book will help readers:

• Learn tactics to avoid audit scrutiny
• Understand the appeals process
• Withstand survey scrutiny by improving documentation
• Create and manage a budget that best fits the needs of your facility