The Experience of Health Care Reform in the United States
The Affordable Care Act's impact on coverage, access to care, and systematic exclusion in our health care system The Affordable Care Act set off an unprecedented wave of health insurance enrollment as the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health insurance system since 1965. In the years since its enactment, some 20 million uninsured Americans ......
The Experience of Health Care Reform in the United States
The Affordable Care Act's impact on coverage, access to care, and systematic exclusion in our health care system The Affordable Care Act set off an unprecedented wave of health insurance enrollment as the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health insurance system since 1965. In the years since its enactment, some 20 million uninsured Americans ......
For the first time, those at the front lines of care have access to a single source for a comprehensive set of practical tools to effectively address distressing and harmful interactions between residents with dementia. This prevalent but under-recognized public health problem in long-term care homes results in serious consequences, including ......
Covering basic functional neuro-anatomy and what can go wrong, assessment of difficulties, interventions and approaches to rehabilitation for frontline staff, carers and students.
A Reflective Guide for Improving Care and Services
This comprehensive reflective resource explores the values, principles and practical applications of trauma-informed and -infused health care. Trauma-Informed Health Care introduces the different types of trauma - including medical and health trauma - and the impact of adversities, social inequalities and stressors. It explores their effects on ......
Written by a highly experienced CQC inspector, this book explores the qualities and practices that lead to 'Outstanding' ratings in residential care and provides a wealth of resources for assessing and managing any service for continuous improvement.
Suitable for individual use and formal training courses, this unique self-development workbook guides care staff through a process of evaluating strengths and weaknesses, identifying barriers to good care, and becoming more reflective practitioners.
Presents examples of evidence-based and culturally appropriate models for reducing global health disparities. Divided into eight parts, this work covers: the legacy and role of racism in contributing to disparities; recommendations for research with practice applications; and key role of collaborations, partnerships and community-based research.
Designed for both the healthcare management student and the health professional entering or navigating a career in this growing sector of the U.S. health system, The Well-Managed Ambulatory Practice is a comprehensive yet practical resource covering the essentials of management unique and specific to the ambulatory setting. Written by leaders in ......
