Assisted Living / Edition 1

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Overview

Assisted living is a rapidly evolving industry, and many personnel lack adequate knowledge of emerging regulatory and reimbursement issues, resident care models, and marketing needs. A panel of experts covers clinical, business, and operational aspects of assisted living, presenting innovative approaches to providing a superior atmosphere of care. Most operators/administrators of assisted living (AL) facilities have backgrounds in long-term care or other residential care facilities and are familiar with basic facility operations. This book is designed to assist these individuals to cross train in their new positions. While avoiding both the dry detail of an operations textbook and the theoretical focus sometimes found in academic texts, this book thoughtfully covers the key business aspects and the fundamental resident care aspects of assisted living success.

Training and education are indispensable for the growth and success of those assisted living administrators who, although familiar with basic facility operation methods, lack specific knowledge about regulatory requirements, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement issues, health prevention and promotion models, and marketing needs specific to an AL facility. This book provides readers with innovative approaches to operation of different components of an assisted living facility and relies on examples and case studies to show how a superior atmosphere of care can be provided.

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Thirteen contributions written by researchers and specialists in the fields of gerontology, health care, and psychology discuss the clinical and business aspects of operating a modern assisted living (AL) facility for older adults. Intended for people with long-term care facility management experience, such as administrators, directors of nursing, and others, the volume covers client issues, advanced operational strategies for AL facilities, and special management topics. The latter section includes coverage of legal and ethical issues, public funding, and design improvements to improve function and independence for elderly persons. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780865693012
  • Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC
  • Publication date: 11/30/2000
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 252
  • Product dimensions: 6.14 (w) x 9.21 (h) x 0.63 (d)

Meet the Author

KEVAN H. NAMAZI is Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Gerontology, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas.

PAUL K. CHAFETZ is Associate Professor, Department of Gerontology, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas.

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Table of Contents

Introduction: The Concept, the Terminology, and the Occupants 1
1 Understanding the Context of Assisted Living 15
2 Medical Problems and Care Needs of Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities 29
3 Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Wellness Services for AL Residents: An Ideal Model 49
4 The Foundations of Marketing: Referral Development and Successful Strategies 65
5 Creating and Maintaining an Assisted Living Workforce with Commitment to Customer Service 77
6 Overcoming Linguistic and Cultural Barriers: Lessons from Long-term Care Settings 91
Foreword: Hospitality as a Form of Leadership in Assisted Living Facilities 91
7 Developing Dementia Care Units in Assisted Living Facilities 105
8 The Inception, Development, and Maturation of a New Residential Care Concept for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: A Case Study 127
9 Managing for Quality: Leadership Tools and Philosophy for a Continuing Care Retirement Community with an Assisted Living Component 151
10 Legal and Ethical Issues for Assisted Living Facility Operators: Managing Risk by Doing the Right Thing 167
11 An Owner's/Operator's View of Assisted Living Facilities' Development and Progress 183
12 Public Funding for Senior Living Services: Past, Present, and Future 193
13 Life Course Continuity in the Design of Residential Care Facilities to Improve Function and Independence for Elderly Persons 211
Index 235
About the Contributors 241
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