Health care providers face fixed reimbursement rates from government sources and need to
carefully adjust staffing to achieve the highest quality within a given cost structure. With data …

Effective Management of Long-Term Care Facilities, Fourth Edition examines the complex
operations of the long-term care facility and offers critical skills to current and future long …

Nursing home (NH) residents have high psychosocial needs related to illness, disability, and
changing life circumstances. The staff member with the most expertise in addressing …

As important as the social work role is to the quality of life of nursing home residents, the
literature regarding nursing home social work staffing ratios is sparse and the relevant …

Although nurse staffing has been extensively studied within nursing homes (NHs), social
services has received less attention. The study describes how social service departments …

Objectives Federally mandated assessments of nursing home (NH) residents drive
individualized care planning. Residents with cognitive impairment may not be able to …

Abstract Purpose of the Study Social service departments in nursing homes (NHs) are
staffed by qualified social workers (QSWs) and paraprofessionals. Due to greater workforce …

Abstract Background and Objective The federal government holds nursing homes (NHs)
responsible for assessing and addressing resident psychosocial needs. The staff person …

Praise for Improving Healthcare Through Advocacy A Guide for the Health and Helping
Professions" Bruce Jansson's thoughtful and innovative book will appeal to students in …

This study examined professional and practice characteristics associated with assessment
and intervention self-efficacy among gerontological social workers in Ontario, Canada who …