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Author:   Thomas T. H. Wan (Professor, University of Central Florida) ,  Gerald-Mark Breen, PhD ,  Ning Jackie Zhang (Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida) ,  Lynn Unruh (Associate Professor, University of Central Florida)
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780801897184

ISBN 10:   0801897181
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   26 November 2010
Recommended Age:   From 17
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction. Nursing Homes in the United States Chapter 1. The Quality of Care in Nursing Homes Chapter 2. Measuring the Quality of Care Chapter 3. Factors Contributing to the Variability in the Quality of Care Chapter 4. Persistent Citations for the Deficiency of Pressure Ulcers Chapter 5. Factors Influencing Residents' Outcomes Chapter 6. Policies regarding Minimum Staffing Levels Chapter 7. The Relationship between Efficiency and the Quality of Care Chapter 8. Improving Performance and the Quality of Life through Health Informatics Conclusion. Synthesis, Prospects, and Future Directions Appendix: Helpful Websites for Clinical Knowledge Management and the Quality of Care References Index

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An unequaled, much-needed scientific review of nursing home quality. - Michele F. Bellantoni, M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Author Website:   http://www.pafresearch.ucf.edu/people/jackie.php

Thomas T. H. Wan, Ph.D., M.H.S., is a professor of public affairs, health management and informatics, and medicine at the University of Central Florida. He has written extensively about health care and health management and is the author of Monitoring Health Care Quality and Evidence-Based Health Care Management. Gerald-Mark Breen, Ph.D., was an instructor and research associate in the Doctoral Program in Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida before his death in 2010. Ning Jackie Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., is an associate professor in the College of Health and Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida. Lynn Unruh, Ph.D., R.N., is an associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Informatics at the University of Central Florida.

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Author Website:   http://www.pafresearch.ucf.edu/people/jackie.php

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