New Edition Available Summer 2009! Even by health care industry standards, The field of long-term care is rapidly undergoing dramatic changes. There are constant changes in regulations and reimbursement methodology. Institutional and community-based providers are being redefined, new levels of care are being created, and public-policy makers are working to add much-needed alternative modes of delivery to traditional long-term care. As a result, successful long-term care administrators must be able to meet the challenges these changes present and lead their organizations under mounting pressure. Now in its second edition, Long-Term Care: Managing Across the Continuum has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide you with a solid foundation on which to build your management expertise. it provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of long-term care, Of the changes that are taking place, and of the skills managers need to survive and prosper in this increasingly competitive field now and in the future. Visit the Companion Website for the comprehensive resource package including: For Instructors: For Students: bull; Discussion Exercises bull; Discussion Exercises bull; Lecture Outlines bull; Flashcards bull; PowerPoints bull; Interactive Glossary bull; Test Bank bull; Web Links