The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of the combination of transformational
leadership and social capital in safety capacity building. Drawing on the AGIL concept of …

OBJECTIVE: This study tests the research hypothesis that certified medical directors are
able to use their training, education, and knowledge to positively influence quality of care in …

Regulatory oversight is intended to improve the health outcomes of nursing home residents,
yet evidence suggests that regulations can inhibit mindful staff behaviors that are associated …

An experiment was conducted to maximize participation of both the Director of Nursing
(DoN) and the Administrator (ADMIN) in long-term care facilities. Providers in each of the …

Effective coordination among all members of hospital staff has been shown to be associated
with better quality of care. The literature indicates that social capital, a form of organizational …

This study follows a resource-based theory perspective and aims to analyze the
interorganizational relationships between hospitals and outpatient physicians, and hospital …

Quality improvement and cost containment initiatives in health care increasingly involve
interdisciplinary teams of providers. To understand organizational functioning, information is …

Long term care facilities are important sites of care for elderly adults. Despite a growing
need and interest in medical direction in nursing homes, there have been limited …

Exploring prevalent long term care issues from every angle, this book discusses public
perception, possible system failure, and the tensions between application of the social …

Abstract The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed several options for long-
term care including traditional institutional care as well as innovative programs for …