The Continuum of Long-Term Care / Edition 3

by Connie Evashwick

Overview

The Continuum of Long-Term Care, 3rd edition offers a conceptual framework for creating a seamless integrated continuum of care, as well as concrete information about the increasing number of components that affect the continuum today. With numerous case studies, examples, service snapshots, and resources for further study, this pragmatic book is an essential resource for anyone involved in providing or paying for long-term care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401896379
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/05/2005
Series:	Delmar Series in Health Services Adminis
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Connie J. Evashwick, ScD, is the Endowed Chair for the FHP Foundation and the Director for the Center for Health Behavior Studies, California State University, Long Beach, California.

Table of Contents

Part One: INTRODUCTION, Chapter 1 Definition of the Continuum of Care - Connie Evashwick, Chapter 2 Clients of the Continuum - Laurence Branch, Connie Evashwick, and Jung Kwak, Chapter 3 Informal Caregiving - Linda Noelker and Carol Whitlatch; Part Two: SERVICES, Chapter 4 Hospitals - Deborah Paone and Deborah Mullen, Chapter 5 Nursing Homes - Ed jj Olson, Chapter 6 Home Health - Susan Hughes and Megan Renehan, Chapter 7 Hospice - Stephen Connor and Galen Miller, Chapter 8 Adult Day Services -Nancy Cox, Chapter 9 Housing - Jon Pynoos and Christy Nishita, Chapter 10 Wellness- Marcia Ory, Amber Schickedanz, and Roberta M. Suber; Part Three: INTEGRATING MECHANISMS, Chapter 11: Organization and Management - Thomas Rundall and Connie Evashwick, Chapter 12: Case Management - Monika White, Chapter 13: Integrated Information Systems - Lisa Shugarman and Rick Zawadski, Chapter 14: Financing - William Aaronson, Chapter 15: Public Policy - Richard Fortinsky, Chapter 16: Ethical Considerations - Leslie A. Curry and Terrie Wetle; Part Four: CONTINUUMS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS, Chapter 17: Disability - Kathleen Unroe and Anne Scheck McAlearney , Chapter 18: The Aging Network - Alek A. Sripipatana, Chapter 19: HIV/AIDS - Marie Denis, Kathryn Hyer, Margaret Lampe, and Laurence Branch, Chapter 20: Mental Health - Ruth Pickard and James Swan, Chapter 21: Veterans Affairs - Mark Levinstein, Chapter 22: Rehabilitation - Debra Sheets and Louis Rubino, Chapter 23: Children with Special Needs - Janice Frates and Judith Connell; Appendix A Major Federal Legislation Pertaining to Long-Term Care; Appendix B National Organizations

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Carol Ann Siem, MSN (University of Missouri)
Description: This book gives a great overview of the continuum of long term care. Each chapter reviews a specific area of care in the continuum describing what it entails and the obstacles one would encounter in developing an integrated system of care. The previous edition was published in 2001.
Purpose: As stated by the author, the purpose is to proffer a conceptual framework for thinking about the ideal organization of an integrated continuum of care and to provide concrete information about the components of the continuum as they exist today. The book is necessary because as the older population grows larger with less available resources, we need to rethink how we are moving through the healthcare system. The objectives are met in that the basics of each component are covered and insights are provided on design and development of a comprehensive integrated system.
Audience: This book is written for administrative staff. As a professor in the health care administration program at California State University, the author is a credible authority.
Features: The first of the book's three parts discusses what is the continuum of long term care. The reader needs this initial groundwork and basic understanding of what a continuum of care is. Part two reviews all possible arenas where services are now being provided that could be used in the development of the continuum. Lastly, the special needs population such as MR/DD, HIV, and the aged are looked at with their unique needs. The format of the chapters add value in that the topic is covered giving statistics, policy, financial concerns, etc. The chapter then closes with a conclusion, client example on how that portion of the continuum would work and then review questions. A book of this nature will go out of date very quickly due to the nature of the topic.
Assessment: This book provides quality information on the continuum of care. As an administrator, I would find it very useful when looking at other areas of care to expand my revenue and client base. The book reviews areas to be concerned about as an administrator, whether financially or in the market, and areas that need to be thoroughly investigated prior to beginning a new area of care. As healthcare continues to grow and the demand for a variety of services grows, we need to keep ourselves well versed in all possible options. With the upcoming potential changes in our healthcare system due to changes in Medicare, I would see a fourth edition being necessary.

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