The Principles of Health Care Administration (Revised and Updated August 2010) by Joseph E. Townsend (2010-05-03)

The Principles of Health Care Administration has been revised and updated by author Joe Townsend. This book continues to be the most comprehensive long-term care publication available today. It is a reference for LTC students, NHA candidates, practicing administrators, and a must for college and university LTC professors. All five Domains are discussed in detail and there is a listing of Acts, Rules, and Regulations for long-term care. A complete list of the Resident's Bill of Rights is included in the book. If you are studying for the NAB NHA licensing examination, you need this publication. Introduction~ Updated statistics on Medicare and Medicaid beds and facilities assisted living, NORC communities, Point of Service, staffing shortagesDomain I - Resident Care and Quality of Life~ Medication Aides, code status, restraints, Nurse Practitioners, glaucoma, vestibular disorders, Fall Prevention, dementia, resident adjustment programs, resident/family councils, communication regarding Medicaid/Medicare benefits, notice of resident rightsDomain II - Human Resources~ Electronic mail, turnover issuesDomain III - Finance~ Resource Utilization Groups III and IV~ Recovery Audit Contractors~ Medicaid Integrity~ Program, accelerated depreciationDomain IV - Physical Environment and Atmosphere~ Smoke detectors, ramps needs/preferences of residents, resident call system, lighting, overhead paging, unnecessary costs, local police, infection control updates, Standard PrecautionsDomain V - Leadership and Management~ Post-Survey Revisits, Immediate Jeopardy Special Focus Facilities, QIS updatesActs, Laws, and Regulations