Assisted Living Administration and Management

Named a 2013 Doody?s Essential Purchase! ?Since there are few books available on this topic that are this comprehensive and well-organized, this book should be of value to anyone interested in the topic of assisted living facilities in the U.S.? Score: 98, 5 stars.?Doody?s Medical Reviews ?This book is much needed. It offers a practical approach to key issues in the management of an assisted living facility? It is especially pleasing to see the long needed collaboration between nursing, social services, and education that is reflected by the training of the authors. This book is an important milestone for the field of aging and assisted living administration.? From the Foreword byRobert Newcomer, PhD, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences University of California-San Francisco Assisted Living Administration and Management contains all the essentials for students new to the field, as well as nuanced information for professionals looking to fine-tune their skills. This comprehensive resource provides deeper insights to address the ever-changing world of the assisted living community, containing effective best practices and model programs in elder care. The authors provide the necessary tools and tips to maximize the overall health, safety, and comfort of residents. This landmark reference, for assisted living and senior housing administrators as well as graduate students, contains the most practical guidelines for operating assisted living facilities. It offers advice on hiring and training staff, architecture and space management, and more. This multidisciplinary book is conveniently organized to cover the most crucial aspects of management, including organization; human resources; business and finance; environment; and resident care. Key Features:Assisted Living Administration and Management Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care By: Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD; Andrea Renwanz Boyle, DNSC; Cristina Flores, PhD, RN Publisher: Springer Publishing Company Print ISBN: 9780826104663, 0826104665 other ISBNs: 9780826104670, 0826104673 Edition: 1st Pages: 440