HSAD 5243 - Introduction to Nursing Homes and other Long-Term Care Organizations
3 (3-0)
Formerly: Long Term Care Administration
Overview of various settings for long-term care delivery including nursing homes, senior housing options, adult day care, home health care, assisted living, and hospice. Introduces ethical and quality of care issues, reimbursement for services, the role of technology, marketing, and leadership responsibilities. Focuses on unique knowledge and skills considered essential for effective long-term care administration. Emphasis is on the long-term care administrator as a person who ensures normalized living within a health care environment.