This updated, 3rd edition, "HOW TO" book is specifically designed for Social Service Professionals in Long Term Care from new Social Service Designee, to licensed Social Worker, long-time teacher or consultant.

This "12-books-in-1" reference incorporates current regulatory information, professional practices, and industry trends and issues. Resident-Centered and Resident-Directed care are emphasized throughout.

Contents promote interdisciplinary teamwork to comply with 100+ CMS OBRA F-tags related to Social Services. An excellent aid for JCAHO accreditation too! Other important federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, and Patient Self-Determination Act) are addressed as well.

Topics cover Admission, Transfer, and Discharge, Resident Rights, Communications, Public Relations, Documentation, Quality Assurance, Medically-Related Social Services and Groups, and more! Quality of life issues such as pain management, behavior management, cultural diversity, and resident-centered care planning are addressed.

Time management is truly made easy! Access more than 260 topics written in policy-procedure format, and 100 reproducible forms (resident-centered admission and discharge forms, Spiritual and Cultural Assessments, job descriptions, etc.). Detailed checklists along with hundreds of program ideas and resources make this a "MUST HAVE" for your department!

553 pages. 12" x 12" Three-ring binder. Sh. wt. 8.1 lbs.