Long-term care settings are highly regulated environments where the emphasis historically has been on compliance. Many misconceptions persist about practice in nursing homes, and these go largely unaddressed within nursing education programs. Herein lines one of the significant barriers to improving nursing home care.
Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes dispels many misconceptions and provides a foundation for clinical practice in a unique, exciting setting—illustrating how high-quality nursing care can result in positive resident outcomes. This book challenges educators and students to look beyond incorrect perceptions and negative attitudes to see a vibrant, growing healthcare sector ripe for nurses to make an impact and build rewarding careers.
Expert authors cover the following and more:
• Comprehensive care planning
• Models of care delivery
• Common geriatric syndromes
• Staff development and training
• Nursing home financing and regulatory information
Tabella dei contenuti
Chapter 1: The Journey to Improve Nursing Care
Chapter 2: Creating a Culture of Care
Chapter 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Staff and Residents
Chapter 4: Person- and Family-Centered Care: Comprehensive Care Planning
Chapter 5: Models of Nursing Care Delivery
Chapter 6: Common Geriatric Syndromes
Chapter 7: Developing the Workforce of the Future
Chapter 8: Staff Development and Training
Chapter 9: The Interprofessional Team and Collaborative Practice
Chapter 10: Regulatory Context
Chapter 11: Financing Long-Term Care
Chapter 12: Improving Quality in Nursing Homes
Chapter 13: Nursing Home Health Information Technology
Circa l’autore
Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, Ph D, RN, FAAN, is Distinguished Service Professor and Dean Emeritus (Nursing) at the University of Pittsburgh. She was the founding Co-chair of the Implementation Steering Committee for the 2021 Essentials for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
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