This revision of the 1994 bestseller includes eight new chapters, addressing computerized clinical record systems, telemedicine, competency evaluation of staff, quality planning for quality care, outcome—based quality improvement (a HCFA mandate), cross—training from acute care to home care, the impact of managed care on the delivery of home care, and integrated health care systems. All chapters have been updated to reflect the changing home health care scene.

Harris, Marilyn D., RN, MSN, CNAA, FAAN (Abington Memorial Hospital Home Care)The contributors are professionals in community care management, nursing, health administration, home healthcare and hospice, and pharmacy. Most are from universities, home healthcare agencies, hospices, and hospitals in the U.S. Institutions prominently represented include Loyola, Georgetown, Connecticut Hospice, Inc, and Abington Memorial Hospital Home Care.

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