Introduction to Health Care Administration, 1999

Provides a complete orientation to the long-term care industry for those entering the field of nursing home administration, introducing areas of knowledge that practitioners must master to prepare for the national examination and to become licensed administrators. Each chapter deals with a segment of long-term care practice, with material based on federal guidelines and accepted practices. Coverage includes concepts of aging; management of resident care, personnel, finances, the environment, and organization; marketing and public relations; dietary issues; and legal issues. Chapter glossaries are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)