The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration, 6th Edition

by James E. Allen PhD, MSPH, NHA, IP

Overview

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"This is an excellent tool for anyone preparing to take the national licensing exam or a current licensed administrator needing a good review." Score: 93, 4 Stars. --Doody's Medical Reviews

This revised and updated study guide is based on the same format as the actual exam and provides an easy-to-use, effective way to review essential concepts and practice test-taking skills. This up-to-date guide reflects the latest changes in the domains of practice for nursing home administrators covering core information on nursing governance, business and finance, human resources, and resident and patient care nursing.

New questions and answers are included in this study guide to reflect the revised sixth edition of Nursing Home Administration to cover new laws and regulations, federal guidelines to surveyors, quality indicators, resident assessment instrument, safety code inspection process, and new ICDM-10. With over 800 test questions, 1,000 key terms and concepts, and answer keys (some with full explanations) -- this is the essential resource for anyone looking to pass the licensing exam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826107077
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/22/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	969,639
File size:	587 KB

About the Author

James E. Allen, PhD, MSPH, NHA, IP, is President of Long Term Care Education.com, a national resource website for information on the long-term care field. He is also President of ANCCceus-Nursing Education.com, a nationally approved CEUS for nurses, and Professor, Health Policy and Administration Emeritus, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Introduction: Uses of This Study Guide for the Current Domains of Practice

Format of the National Exam

The One Best Answer Testing Format

Deciding What the Question Is

Deciding What the Answer Is

Strategies for Test Taking

DOMAINS OF PRACTICE

PART 1: NAB DOMAIN: MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP

PART 2: NAB DOMAIN: HUMAN RESOURCES

Understanding the Departments and Managing Human Resources

PART 3: NAB DOMAIN: FINANCE/BUSINESS

Learning to Manage the Organization's Finances

Legal and Business Terminology: Sources of Law, the Court Systems

Legal Terminology

Risks Assumed by the Operation of A Long-Term Care Facility

PART 4: NAB DOMAIN: ENVIRONMENT

Learning the Continuum of Long-Term Care

Industry Overview

Medicare and Medicaid

The Life Safety Code

Americans With Disabilities Act

Management and Labor Legislation and Regulations

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Health Planning

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

PART 5: NAB DOMAIN: PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE

Building Your Resident Care Skills

The Aging Process: Overview and Theories

Medical and Related Terms

The Aging Process As It Relates to Diseases Common to the Nursing Home Population

PART 6: FACILITY POLICIES

Putting the System Together

Rationale for Answers to Questions 1-31

Answer Key

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Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Patricia A. Kincade, BSN (University of Missouri)
Description: This manual for individuals preparing to take the national licensing exam for nursing home administration presents multiple choice questions in a format similar to the actual exam derived from the five domains of practice: management, human resources, finance, environment, and resident care. It also includes test taking tips and strategies all designed to assist in preparation for the exam.
Purpose: Although vital for those studying for the examination, this study guide is also an excellent resource for anyone interested in long term care administration.
Audience: It is intended for individuals studying for the national licensure examination. With over 30 years' experience, Dr. Allen is a leading authority in the field of long term care.
Features: The guide provides stimulating questions covering all aspects of the continuum of long term care. Questions are broken down into individual areas covering essential information on management, leadership, staffing, business, environment, resident care, facility policy, and system development.
Assessment: This is an excellent tool for anyone preparing to take the national licensing exam or a current licensed administrator needing a good review.

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