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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Author:   Paul K. Chafetz ,  Kevan Namazi
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.532kg
ISBN:  

9780865693012

ISBN 10:   0865693013
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   30 November 2000
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: The Concept, the Terminology and the Occupants by Kevan H. Namazi and Paul K. Chafetz Understanding the Context of Assisted Living by Joan Hyde Medical Problems and Care Needs of Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities by Teresa Sligh and Brenda Vicioso Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Wellness Services for AL Residents by Jane Nunnelee and Mary Gilliland The Foundations of Marketing: Referral Development and Successful Strategies by Godwin Dixon, Paul Parshall, Dick Pratt, Juli Solinger, and David Young Creating and Maintaining an Assisted Living Workforce with Commitment to Customer Service by Princess Jackson, Kevan H. Namazi, and Paul K. Chafetz Overcoming Linguistic and Cultural Barriers: Lessons from Long-Term Care Settings by Vincent M. Antenucci, Cameron J. Camp, Harvey Sterns, Ronni Sterns, and Anthony Sterns Developing Dementia Care Units in Assisted Living Facilities by Paul K. Chafetz The Inception, Development and Maturation of a New Residential Care Concept for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: A Case Study by Kevan H. Namazi and Beth DiNatale Johnson Managing for Quality: Leadership Tools and Philosophy for a Continuing Care Retirement Community with an Assisted Living Component by V. Gregory Hughes, Kevan H. Namazi, and Paul K. Chafetz Legal and Ethical Issues for Assisted Living Facility Operators: Managing Risk by Doing the Right Thing by Rosemary Redmond and Paul K. Chafetz An Owner's/Operator's View of Assisted Living Facilities Development and Progress by Kenneth T. Durand Public Funding for Senior Living Services: Past, Present, and Future by Kevan H. Namazi, Frederick P. Begen, Princess Jackson, and Paul K. Chafetz Life Course Continuity in the Design of Residential Care Facilities to Improve Function and Independence for the Elderly Persons by Kevan H. Namazi and Beth DiNatale Johnson Index

Reviews

?This volume presents a comprehensive description and analysis of assisted living environments in the United States as they have existed historically and as they currently operate. It is very comprehensive in its scope and in its coverage of assisted living. With its combination of clinical and administrative information, it serves as a first-rate text or reference book for this target group.?-Clinical Gerontologist

Author Information

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

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