Managing Long-Term Care

Evashwick is recognized nationally for her expertise in the continuum of care and long-term care delivery systems; Riedel (California State U., Long Beach) has been in hospital administration for 34 years. They provide a structured introduction to management concepts with application to a variety of long-term care settings. Coverage includes an overview of management, long-term care services, and clients of such services; specific management functions, including human resources, management teams, financing, strategic planning, marketing, licensing, accreditation, certification, quality, information systems, space and equipment, and ethics; and the manager's personal development and progression from management to leadership. For new long-term care managers, long-term care professionals entering management positions, and students in related fields. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)