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Assisted Living Administration and Management

Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care

By: Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD, FGSA, FAGHE,Cristina Flores, PhD, RN, FGSA,Andrea Renwanz Boyle, PhD, RN, FNAP

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Assisted Living Administration and Management

Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care

By: Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD, FGSA, FAGHE,Cristina Flores, PhD, RN, FGSA,Andrea Renwanz Boyle, PhD, RN, FNAP

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Assisted Living Administration and Management: Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care 2nd Edition provides students and healthcare professionals with the most up to date and essential knowledge on assisted living and residential care. This comprehensive text empowers current and future assisted living administrators to employ effective practices, understand model programs, and learn the necessary tools and tips to maximize the overall health, safety, and comfort of residents in their care. Organized by domains of practice, it also covers content information required to prepare for state-based Residential Care and Assisted Living (RC/AL) administrator certification or licensure exams. The textbook is structured in five parts which instruct on how to build and manage effective assisted living and residential care communities, beginning with Organizational Management and progressing through Human Resources, Business and Financial Management, Environmental Management, and Resident Care Management. The second edition includes six new chapters on evolving topics, such as interprofessional practice, home and community-based services (HCBS) as alternatives to assisted living, information and communication technology (ICT), LGBT issues, memory care units, and palliative and hospice care. Chapters feature learning objectives, case studies, effective practices, and more enabling students and healthcare professionals to evaluate, analyze, and synthetize information on how to best operate, manage, and lead assisted living communities. Useful for any long-term care and health management professional or student in the fields of gerontology, health administration, and long-term care administration, this comprehensive book covers the most crucial aspects of assisted living and residential care management—the most abundant and fastest growing senior living line of service in the United States. Key Features: Describes real-life situations and challenges associated with Assisted Living Administration with pragmatic solutions which highlight the most effective practices and model programs in elder care Contains new chapters on interprofessional practice, home and community-based services (HCBS) as an alternative to assisted living, information and communication technology (ICT), LGBT issues, memory care units, palliative and hospice care Highlights useful details on business and financial management, including guidelines for marketing facilities and services, important legal issues and terms, and evolving public policy issues Incorporates chapters on environmental management, with information on accessibility, fire safety, disaster preparedness, universal design and aging in place, and much more Emphasizes the importance of holistic, resident care management by examining the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging Prepares students to qualify and sit for the state certification or licensure examination as Assisted Living Administrators Includes access to the fully downloadable eBook and instructor resources including a test bank

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0826161995

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Assisted Living Administration and Management Review

Practice Questions for RC/AL Administrator Certification/Licensure

By: Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD, FGSA, FAGHE,Cristina Flores, PhD, RN, FGSA,Andrea Renwanz Boyle, PhD, RN, FNAP

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Assisted Living Administration and Management Review

Practice Questions for RC/AL Administrator Certification/Licensure

By: Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD, FGSA, FAGHE,Cristina Flores, PhD, RN, FGSA,Andrea Renwanz Boyle, PhD, RN, FNAP

“This book is a must-have resource for anyone preparing for RC/AL licensure...The book provides both regulatory and day-to-day operational questions that will allow current and future leaders in long-term care and assisted living to be successful senior leaders in the senior care field." ---Doody's Review Service, 3 stars Contains more than 300 practice questions and answers! Assisted Living Administration and Management Review is the first practical question-based study guide for anyone preparing for certification or licensure exams in residential care and assisted living (RC/AL) administration. Organized according to the original five domains of practice established by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and used in Assisted Living Administration and Management: Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care, Second Edition, the book reflects the type of questions seen on the state and national exams. Answers and brief rationales have been provided in a final chapter organized according to the five domains of practice or knowledge areas of responsibility - Organizational Management, Human Resources Management, Business and Financial Management, Environmental Management, and Resident Care Management. Written by certified assisted living administrators and licensed health professionals and featuring questions relevant to all state-based exams, this is the authoritative study guide for anyone seeking professional certification/licensure in this growing line of service. The review begins with a comprehensive introduction to the current professional landscape of residential care and assisted living administration in addition to coverage of the different certification and licensure programs available. The following domain-based chapters feature multiple-choice, single-best answer questions, covering all core knowledge areas of responsibility that one is likely to see when taking state or national exams. Containing over 300 practice questions with rationales to encourage self-assessment and further learning, this is a must-have resource for students and professionals seeking RC/AL administrator certification or licensure. Key Features: Over 300 multiple-choice, single-best answer questions with answers and rationales Prepares students to study for Residential Care/Assisted Living (RC/AL) administrator certification and licensure exams administered at the state or national level Organized according to five domains of practice - Organizational Management, Human Resources Management, Business and Financial Management, Environmental Management, and Resident Care Management Written by certified assisted living administrators and licensed health professionals Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers

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Assisted Living Administration and Management

Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care

By: Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD, FGSA, FAGHE,Andrea Renwanz Boyle, PhD, RN, FNAP,Cristina Flores, PhD, RN, FGSA

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Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care

By: Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD, FGSA, FAGHE,Andrea Renwanz Boyle, PhD, RN, FNAP,Cristina Flores, PhD, RN, FGSA

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.óDoodyís 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: Highlights the most effective practices and model programs in elder care that are currently used by facilities throughout the United States Contains useful details on business and financial management, including guidelines for marketing, legal issues and terms, and public policy issues Includes chapters on environmental management, with information on accessibility, physical plant maintenance, and disaster preparedness Emphasizes the importance of holistic, resident care management, by examining the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging Enables students to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information on how to operate assisted living facilities

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