Handbook for Directors of Nursing in Long-Term Care

by Ethel L. Mitty

This book provides essential theory, principles. methods and tools for nurse managers and leaders in a long-term care facility. It is a complete state-of-the-art source of information and instruction on every aspect of nursing administration. Designed for the novice as well as an experienced director of nursing, the book contains more than 150 guidelines, flow sheets, communication, assessment and feedback procedures that can be implemented with little or no modification in every kind of nursing home. There are specific guidelines for development and assessment of nursing's mission staffing and scheduling, construction of a policy and procedure manual, continuing quality assurance protocols, strategic planning and marketing, analysis of leadership style, construction and analysis of the departmental budget, computation of infection rate, utilization of research, time management and preparation of the annual report. Each topic is presented with "quick reference" sections and reinforced with "tips" for understanding and implementation.

367 pages, Paperback

First published November 18, 1997