The book embodies a holistic approach to nursing that recognizes the importance of quality of life in addition to quality of care. It provides an overview of the unique features of long-term care, addressing the operational differences between these settings and those of acute settings, the distinct responsibilities of long-term care nurses, special needs of the residents, and major clinical challenges.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part I: The Basics of Long-Term Care
• 1. Unique Aspects of Long-Term Care
• 2. Settings for Long-Term Care
• 3. Reimbursement for Long-Term Care
• 4. Regulations
• 5. Long-Term Care Nursing Responsibilities
• 6. Culture Change
• Part II: The Nursing Process in Long-Term Care
• 7. The Minimum Data Set (MDS)
• 8. Assessing Needs Beyond the Minimum Data Set (MDS)
• 9. Assessment Skills
• 10. Identifying Changes in Status
• 11. Creating Care Plans
• 12. Ensuring Person-Centered Care
• 13. Caring for Families
• 14. Documentation Essentials
• Part III: Clinical Challenges
• 15. Promoting Medication Safety
• 16. Reducing Common Risks
• 17. Identifying and Managing Clinical Emergencies
• 18. End-of-Life Care
• Part IV: Residents With Dementia
• 19. Overview of Dementia
• 20. Communication Challenges
• 21. Special Clinical Challenges
• Part V: Management and Leadership
• 22. Foundations of Leadership and Management
• 23. Determining Staffing Needs
• 24. Surveys
• 25. Legal Aspects
• 26. Self-Care
• References
• Recommended Reading
• Resources