Understanding the Basics for Nursing Home Administrators
Understanding the Basics for Nursing Home Administrators

Author: Tim R Burningham

Publisher:

Published: 2019-06-13

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781073332748

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The population of the world is aging rapidly. In the next 30 years, the population of people 65 years or older in the United States will nearly double in size to over 90 million. As a result, the demand for licensed nursing home administrators is quickly growing making nursing home administration a very attractive and rewarding career.***There is no other resource that will teach you the basics of the industry and set you up for success like this book will. From common acronyms to critical information about every department, Understanding the Basics for Nursing Home Administrators will help you hone your craft, encourage you to improve your skills, and assist you in running a successful skilled nursing facility. Written by a highly accomplished and seasoned nursing home administrator who understands the daily struggles of the job, this book delivers insight into how to be effective in every aspect of your role and in every department. It offers helpful tips, tasks to expand your learning, and key takeaways to make sure you fully understand the most important aspects of the business.This book will help you achieve greater results and more easily meet the challenges of the industry. Most importantly, it will help you better serve those who count on you each day, propelling you to have a tremendous impact on the lives of all those you lead and serve. This book is a must-read for all nursing home administrators, those interested in becoming nursing home administrators, or anyone interested in the skilled nursing industry!

The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration, Seventh Edition
The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration, Seventh Edition

Author: James E. Allen, PhD, MSPH, NHA, IP

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2015-12-02

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 0826129196

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Sixth Edition A Doody’s Core Title! This is an excellent tool for anyone preparing to take the national licensing exam or a current licensed administrator needing a good review.” Score: 93, 4 Stars -- Doody’s Medical Reviews for the Sixth Edition The seventh edition of this classic review guide for nursing home administration licensure is revised and updated to reflect new information as recently mandated for the federally required national exam. It is based on the same format as the actual exam and provides an easy-to-use, effective way to review essential concepts and practice test-taking skills. The seventh edition reflects all changes to the new exam and includes over 600 test questions with answer keys, full-length rationales, and new content specific to the NAB exam. With core information on management, governance, and leadership; finance and business; environment; resident and patient care; and human resources--plus savvy test-taking strategies--it includes everything you need for exam success. New to the Seventh Edition: New questions and answers reflecting all updates and revisions New laws and federal regulations Impacts of the ACA on long-term care MDS 3.0 2015 Federal Requirements for Electronic Health Records New RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) New Quality Indicators New Lifestyle Safety Code Inspection Processes New ICDM-10 International Classification of Diseases-Modified New topics including transportation options, customer care, data security, social media, contractual agreements, information management and technology, and much, much more Key Features: 600+ questions with answer key and extensive rationales Core information on management, governance, and leadership; finance and business; environment; nursing: resident/patient care; and human resources Test-taking strategies for success

The Comprehensive Guide to Nursing Home Administration
The Comprehensive Guide to Nursing Home Administration

Author: Brian Garavaglia

Publisher: Hcpro, a Division of Simplify Compliance

Published: 2012-03-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781601469212

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How to run a successful SNF Learn the nuts and bolts of how to be an effective SNF administrator. This book serves as your blueprint to managing staff, developing a budget, and navigating the ever-changing regulatory environment. Complete with an emphasis on high-focus survey targets such as Medicare reimbursement, quality care, and documentation, this book also contains more than 850 downloadable test questions to ensure SNF administrators are well prepared to improve operational efficiency. The Comprehensive Guide to Nursing Home Administration will help you: * Create a culture of communication and efficiency by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of every staff member in the nursing home * Reduce nursing home staff turnover by hiring the most qualified employees and supporting them with effective training * Achieve regulatory compliance by being survey-ready at all times through implementation of appropriate policies and procedures * Gain a thorough understanding of the MDS 3.0, RUG-IV, and SNF reimbursement to maintain your facility's financial viability * Develop financial savvy and confidence to effectively manage budget responsibilities * Comply with CMS regulations and Medicare reimbursement guidelines through easy-to-understand descriptions and analysis

Nursing Home Administration, Sixth Edition
Nursing Home Administration, Sixth Edition

Author: James E. Allen, PhD, MSPH, NHA, IP

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2011-02-25

Total Pages: 617

ISBN-13: 0826107052

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Named a 2013 Doody's Essential Purchase! The sixth edition of Nursing Home Administration contains essential information to prepare an individual for licensure and employment as a nursing home administrator. This book addresses all regulatory pieces of information to provide readers with an overview of the entire process of managing a nursing facility. This edition has been updated to reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information to reflect new legislation and regulations passed since previous edition in 2008. This textbook serves as a roadmap for studying and understanding all the various requirements-management, human resources, finance and business, industry laws and regulations, and patient care. It demonstrates how all components fit together to form the coordinated activity set required of a successful nursing home administrator. Key Features: Formatted according to licensing examination and guidelines of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators New federal guidelines to surveyors New resident assessment instrument Updated figures and tables New life safety code inspection processes New ICDM-10 (International Classification of Diseases-Modified) Sub-set of federal forms included in appendices Web references to enable the reader to successfully navigate the nursing home administration field

Profit without Census?: A Nursing Home Administrator's Guide to Profitability by Department
Profit without Census?: A Nursing Home Administrator's Guide to Profitability by Department

Author: Becky Ziviski, CPA LNHA

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-02-22

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 0997696508

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Running a profitable nursing home or assisted-living facility is no easy task, but if you only focus on building census, you are missing out on the profit that can be generated through other departments. Drawing on a Christian perspective, the author who is a CPA and LNHA, also highlights how to: -hire and retain highly-qualified employees; -set and meet financial goals; -negotiate vendor and service contracts; -minimize the effects of citations and bad press. The author also explores how to bolster resident satisfaction by focusing on dining services, organized activities, maintenance, housekeeping services, and more. Some of her suggestions will require careful thought and planning, but you can implement others immediately. When you focus on your residents and employees, analyze your costs, and improve efficiencies, you'll be on your way to boosting profits.

Introduction to F-Tags: Part 1
Introduction to F-Tags: Part 1

Author: Anna May Xu

Publisher: Anna May Xu

Published: 2020-06-21

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13:

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State surveyors will reference F-Tags during nursing homes inspections. That's how they check that skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are following federal regulations and they're in State Operations Manual, Appendix PP. But it's so long! And there are so many F-Tags! I don't want to read all that. And how will you keep track of them all? Never fear, this book will go over all the F-Tags, especially the ones that get cited most often for safety violations. Check out this book for an easy-to-understand guide to these F-Tags: - Resident rights - Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation - Admission, transfer, and discharge - Resident assessments - Comprehensive resident centered care plans - Quality of life - Quality of care - Physician services - Nursing services

A Guide For Nursing Home Social Workers
A Guide For Nursing Home Social Workers

Author: Elise M. Beaulieu

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780826115331

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Covers the changing face of nursing homes, charts and doumentation, legal auspices, screening, transfer & discharge, policies, surveys, diagnosis & treatment, ethics, community liaisons, problems and solutions, standardised forms.

The Bound-for-College Guidebook
The Bound-for-College Guidebook

Author: Frank Burtnett

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 2013-09-12

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1475801920

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The Bound for College Guidebook offers information about the school-to-college transition in a complete, organized, and reader-friendly approach not found in any other college admissions guide. Burtnett has assembled frequently asked questions and their answers from school counselors who understand what students need to know during the exploration, decision-making, and application process between high school and college. Armed with this guide, the college-bound student is better able to navigate the school-to-college transition.