Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
Mar 13, 2012
Publisher
HCPro Inc.
ISBN-10
1601469217
ISBN-13
9781601469212
Description
The Comprehensive Guide to Nursing Home AdministrationBrian Garavaglia, Ph.D., FACHCA
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
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Nursing Home Administration
Chapter 2: The Language of the Healthcare Culture: Biological and Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Chapter 3: Long-Term Care Management Personnel
Chapter 4: Long-Term Care Nonmanagement Personnel
Chapter 5: Management and Organizational Structure Within Healthcare
Chapter 6: Environmental Management and Building Operations
Chapter 7: Human Resources: Managing Personnel
Chapter 8: Infection Control and Sanitation
Chapter 9: The Regulatory Environment
Chapter 10: Addendum Regarding Additional Information on Consolidated Billing, the Prospective Payment System, and the MDS
Chapter 11: Finance and Budgeting
References
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, you will be able to:
Identify regulations that direct resident care and reimbursement
Describe basic clinical and rehabilitative elements of skilled nursing services
Explain the role and responsibilities of nursing home administrators
Identify critical finance and budgeting items and concerns
Continuing EducationNational Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 10.00 clock hours.
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
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Nursing Home Administration
Chapter 2: The Language of the Healthcare Culture: Biological and Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Chapter 3: Long-Term Care Management Personnel
Chapter 4: Long-Term Care Nonmanagement Personnel
Chapter 5: Management and Organizational Structure Within Healthcare
Chapter 6: Environmental Management and Building Operations
Chapter 7: Human Resources: Managing Personnel
Chapter 8: Infection Control and Sanitation
Chapter 9: The Regulatory Environment
Chapter 10: Addendum Regarding Additional Information on Consolidated Billing, the Prospective Payment System, and the MDS
Chapter 11: Finance and Budgeting
References
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, you will be able to:
Identify regulations that direct resident care and reimbursement
Describe basic clinical and rehabilitative elements of skilled nursing services
Explain the role and responsibilities of nursing home administrators
Identify critical finance and budgeting items and concerns
Continuing EducationNational Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 10.00 clock hours.
Genres
Business & Economics