Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes: Building on Academic-Practice Partnerships

“This in-depth, evidence-based roadmap to high-quality care in nursing homes is a powerful compilation of the expertise of leaders in our field. This is a must-read!”
–Heather M. Young, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
Professor, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis

“I highly recommend this exceptional book. It’s timely, comprehensive, and written by distinguished authors and interprofessional contributors who are among the very best in the field.”
–Kathleen (Kitty) Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor of Research & Distinguished Nurse Scientist in Aging
Donald W. Reynolds Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, College of Nursing
Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center
Professor Emerita, University of Iowa College of Nursing

Long-term care settings are highly regulated environments where the emphasis historically has been on compliance. Many misconceptions persist about practice in nursing homes, and these go largely unaddressed within nursing education programs. Herein lines one of the significant barriers to improving nursing home care.

Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes dispels many misconceptions and provides a foundation for clinical practice in a unique, exciting setting—illustrating how high-quality nursing care can result in positive resident outcomes. This book challenges educators and students to look beyond incorrect perceptions and negative attitudes to see a vibrant, growing healthcare sector ripe for nurses to make an impact and build rewarding careers.

Expert authors cover the following and more:

• Comprehensive care planning
• Models of care delivery
• Common geriatric syndromes
• Staff development and training
• Nursing home financing and regulatory information

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: The Journey to Improve Nursing Care
Chapter 2: Creating a Culture of Care
Chapter 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Staff and Residents
Chapter 4: Person- and Family-Centered Care: Comprehensive Care Planning
Chapter 5: Models of Nursing Care Delivery
Chapter 6: Common Geriatric Syndromes
Chapter 7: Developing the Workforce of the Future
Chapter 8: Staff Development and Training
Chapter 9: The Interprofessional Team and Collaborative Practice
Chapter 10: Regulatory Context
Chapter 11: Financing Long-Term Care
Chapter 12: Improving Quality in Nursing Homes
Chapter 13: Nursing Home Health Information Technology

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
JoAnne Reifsnyder, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN, FAAN, is Professor, Health Services Leadership and Management, at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She has held executive and leadership roles in hospice, hospice-related medication management, and skilled nursing.
Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Professor Emerita at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and conducts research on nonpharmacological interventions for symptoms of distress and delirium in people living with dementia in nursing homes.
Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Distinguished Service Professor and Dean Emeritus (Nursing) at the University of Pittsburgh. She was the founding Co-chair of the Implementation Steering Committee for the 2021 Essentials for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

JoAnne Reifsnyder, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN, FAAN, is Professor, Health Services Leadership and Management, at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She has held executive and leadership roles in hospice, hospice-related medication management, and skilled nursing.

Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Professor Emerita at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and conducts research on nonpharmacological interventions for symptoms of distress and delirium in people living with dementia in nursing homes.

Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Distinguished Service Professor and Dean Emeritus (Nursing) at the University of Pittsburgh. She was the founding Co-chair of the Implementation Steering Committee for the 2021 Essentials for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.