Assisted Living: Current Issues in Facility Management and Resident Care / Edition 1

by Paul K. Chafetz, Kevan Namazi

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780865693012
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/30/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	299,798
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.62(d)

About 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./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

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

Editorial Reviews

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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