The Continuum of Long Term Care or A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs

The Continuum of Long-Term Care

Author: Connie Evashwick

The Continuum of Long-Term Care, 3rd edition offers a conceptual framework for creating a seamless integrated continuum of care, as well as concrete information about the increasing number of components that affect the continuum today. With numerous case studies, examples, service snapshots, and resources for further study, this pragmatic book is an essential resource for anyone involved in providing or paying for long-term care.

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Reviewer: Carol Ann Siem, MSN (University of Missouri-Columbia)
Description: This book gives a great overview of the continuum of long term care. Each chapter reviews a specific area of care in the continuum describing what it entails and the obstacles one would encounter in developing an integrated system of care. The previous edition was published in 2001.
Purpose: As stated by the author, the purpose is to proffer a conceptual framework for thinking about the ideal organization of an integrated continuum of care and to provide concrete information about the components of the continuum as they exist today. The book is necessary because as the older population grows larger with less available resources, we need to rethink how we are moving through the healthcare system. The objectives are met in that the basics of each component are covered and insights are provided on design and development of a comprehensive integrated system.
Audience: This book is written for administrative staff. As a professor in the health care administration program at California State University, the author is a credible authority.
Features: The first of the book's three parts discusses what is the continuum of long term care. The reader needs this initial groundwork and basic understanding of what a continuum of care is. Part two reviews all possible arenas where services are now being provided that could be used in the development of the continuum. Lastly, the special needs population such as MR/DD, HIV, and the aged are looked at with their unique needs. The format of the chapters add value in that the topic is covered giving statistics, policy, financial concerns, etc. The chapter then closes with a conclusion, client example on how that portion of the continuum would work and then review questions. A book of this nature will go out of date very quickly due to the nature of the topic.
Assessment: This book provides quality information on the continuum of care. As an administrator, I would find it very useful when looking at other areas of care to expand my revenue and client base. The book reviews areas to be concerned about as an administrator, whether financially or in the market, and areas that need to be thoroughly investigated prior to beginning a new area of care. As healthcare continues to grow and the demand for a variety of services grows, we need to keep ourselves well versed in all possible options. With the upcoming potential changes in our healthcare system due to changes in Medicare, I would see a fourth edition being necessary.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	Definition of the continuum of care	3
Ch. 2	Clients of the continuum	15
Ch. 3	Informal caregiving	29
Ch. 4	Hospitals	51
Ch. 5	Nursing homes	69
Ch. 6	Home health	87
Ch. 7	Hospice	113
Ch. 8	Adult day services	129
Ch. 9	Housing	143
Ch. 10	Wellness	163
Ch. 11	Organization and management	187
Ch. 12	Case management	201
Ch. 13	Integrated information systems	215
Ch. 14	Financing	231
Ch. 15	Public policy	265
Ch. 16	Ethical considerations	279
Ch. 17	Disability	295
Ch. 18	The aging network	313
Ch. 19	HIV/AIDS	327
Ch. 20	Mental health and mental retardation services	347
Ch. 21	The department of veterans affairs	379
Ch. 22	Rehabilitation	391
Ch. 23	Services for children with special health care needs	411

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A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs: An easy-to-use guide to 108 Chinese medicinal herbs and dozens of prepared herbal formulas

Author: Daniel P Reid

Traditional Chinese medicine is perhaps the oldest system of health care in the world—and one of the safest and most effective. This first easy-to-use pocket guide provides everything readers need to know to explore Chinese herbal medicine for themselves. The book includes: A brief overview of the basic terms and concepts of traditional Chinese medicine. Simple instructions on how to prepare herbal formulas at home. An illustrated guide to 108 of the most widely used Chinese herbs, with descriptions, therapeutic effects, preparation methods, and dosages. A guide to dozens of readily available prepared herbal formulas for common ailments. An index of symptoms and ailments. Listings of mail-order houses for herbs, herbal formulas, and other supplies. Suggestions for further reading.